Rolling Stone Music Now
Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
Episodes
Sabrina Carpenter Collaborator Amy Allen on the Art of Pop Songwriting
Amy Allen, who co-wrote every track of Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet — and has a strong album of her own — breaks down the art of modern pop songwriting
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09/12/24•41m 11s
Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo's Super-Producer, Daniel Nigro, Tells All
Daniel Nigro, who just scored a Producer of the Year Grammy nomination, shares studio secrets behind Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan's biggest hits, and much more
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27/11/24•52m 14s
How Taylor Swift Transformed Pop
Rob Sheffield breaks down his new book, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music, in a conversation with Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt
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15/11/24•1h
How Greenwich Village (and Bob Dylan) Created the Sixties
Even before the Beatles hit the U.S., the 1960s really got started when Bob Dylan hit the pop charts in 1963 — via Peter, Paul, and Mary's cover of "Blowin' in the Wind." David Browne, author of the new book Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital, sits down with host Brian Hiatt to talk about the world-changing music that came out of that neighborhood, from Dylan to Nina Simone and beyond
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03/11/24•47m 49s
Bruce Springsteen Meets Zach Bryan
Two great American songwriters get together in New Jersey and go deep on songwriting secrets and much more
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17/10/24•29m 6s
Chappell Roan: A Star Is Born
We tell the entire story of Chappell Roan's wild rise — and explain why her current controversies won't end up defining her career. Brittany Spanos — who wrote Rolling Stone's recent Chappell Roan cover story — joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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09/10/24•49m 55s
Keith Urban on Working with Taylor Swift, Loving Springsteen, and His Confessional New Songs
Keith Urban talks about his work with Taylor Swift, his Bruce Springsteen fandom, the art of lead guitar, the making of his new album, High, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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30/09/24•57m 57s
The Wonder of Stevie
Sharing a preview of a new podcast called The Wonder of Stevie. You might think you know Stevie Wonder. You might think you know his music. But you’ve never heard it like this.
Host Wesley Morris is taking you on a deep-dive through Stevie's Classic Period: five legendary albums back-to-back in just four years. Hear about the record deal that started it all, the technology Stevie adopted to create never-before-heard sounds, and his influence on our culture. There will be appearances from legends like Barack and Michelle Obama, Questlove, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Babyface, Janelle Monae and more.
In this episode, Wesley details how Stevie is able to renegotiate his Motown Records contract for complete creative freedom. What follows is the beginning of the greatest streak of albums in American popular music: Music of My Mind.
You can binge The Wonder of Stevie at https://link.chtbl.com/wonderofstevie?sid=rollingstonemusicnow
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26/09/24•58m 18s
David Gilmour on His New Album and Why Pink Floyd Drama is “Totally Irrelevant”
Gilmour previews his new tour, reveals songwriting secrets, explains why he’s over his “old pop group,” ponders baby-boomer mortality, and much more in a conversation with Rolling Stone's Andy Greene
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21/09/24•33m 12s
Beyoncé, D'Angelo, the End of Tony! Toni! Toné!: Raphael Saadiq Tells All
Legendary artist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Raphael Saadiq talks about working on 'Cowboy Carter,' why the recent Tony! Toni! Toné! comeback tour is their last, and much, much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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09/09/24•1h 4m
Inside the Oasis Reunion
With Oasis set to reunite for a huge tour, we discuss how it may have happened and what it all means, and hear clips from our previous interviews with Liam and Noel Gallagher. Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.
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01/09/24•38m 36s
The Making of Yes' 'Fragile' and Much More with Guitarist Steve Howe
"Too Twiddly Didn’t Exist For Us": Guitar legend Steve Howe on the making of Yes' Fragile, the birth of prog, why he loves Rush, and much, much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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24/08/24•41m 30s
The Best Music of 2024 So Far, Pt. 1
We look at some of the best R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeats albums and songs of the year so far — from Beyoncé to Tems — with Mankaprr Conteh joining host Brian Hiatt
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11/08/24•54m 32s
Prince's Long Road to 'Purple Rain'
How did Prince go from getting booed as a Rolling Stones opening act to conquering the world? And how did Michael Jackson's Thriller help inspire Purple Rain? We trace Prince's path with help from the Revolution's Bobby Z, in conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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05/08/24•56m 26s
Exclusive: Inside 'A Complete Unknown' — How Timothée Chalamet Became Bob Dylan
Director James Mangold takes us deep inside his upcoming Bob Dylan movie, joining host Brian Hiatt for his first in-depth interview on the film.
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24/07/24•53m 44s
Did Katy Perry Make the Worst Comeback Song of All Time?
We look at Katy Perry's unbelievably awful "Woman's World," and look back at other disastrous would-be comebacks, from Guns N' Roses to Robin Thicke, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene. PLUS: Author Steven Hyden on his new book, There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland
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23/07/24•1h 21m
Hot Pop Summer! Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Tinashe, Charli XCX, Shaboozey
In a fantastic summer for pop, we look at the rise of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Shaboozey — and the triumphant returns of Charli XCX and Tinashe, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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12/07/24•46m 5s
Little Steven Looks Back, from E Street to Sun City
With a new documentary, 'Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple,' out now, Van Zandt looks back at his wild life, from fighting apartheid with "Sun City" to his work with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and much more, joined by documentary director Bill Teck
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03/07/24•39m 5s
Hootie Babylon! Darius Rucker Tells All
Darius Rucker looks back at Hootie and the Blowfish's hard-partying early days (they once bulk-purchased $32,000 worth of ecstasy!), the making of his greatest hits, and much, much more in our career-spanning new interview
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03/07/24•43m 41s
The Making of Billie Eilish's 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'
We go inside Billie Eilish's third studio album, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Angie Martoccio, who wrote Rolling Stone's recent Eilish cover story
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21/06/24•31m 8s
The Many Confessions of Linda Perry
With a documentary out about her life, singer/songwriter/producer Linda Perry spills about everything from the real story behind Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" to her failed collaboration with Courtney Love — and much more, in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt
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12/06/24•45m 49s
40 Years of 'Born in the U.S.A.' — Max Weinberg and Roy Bittan Look Back at Bruce Springsteen's Biggest Moment
E Street Band legends Max Weinberg and Roy Bittan look back at the making of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. on its 40th anniversary in exclusive new interviews with host Brian Hiatt
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05/06/24•1h 13m
Keep 'Em Separated!: 30 Years of The Offspring's 'Smash,' with Dexter Holland
In 1994, The Offspring's "Come and Out and Play" video was all over MTV — and it cost a mere $5,000. In a revealing, in-depth new interview with host Brian Hiatt, frontman Dexter Holland celebrates the 30th anniversary of Smash by looking back on an era when a punk band could rise to the top of the charts.
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28/05/24•49m 9s
Is the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Battle Over — and Did Drake Lose?
The Kendrick v. Drake battle has gone quiet — so we look back at all the highlights (and shocking low blows) of one of the greatest hip-hop beefs ever, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt
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16/05/24•48m 59s
Pt. 2 : Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department": The Ultimate Breakdown
We take a deep-dive look at the second half of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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05/05/24•51m 38s
Kate Hudson on Overcoming Her Fears and Finally Making a Debut Album
Hudson talks about her debut album, 'Glorious,' moving from acting to singing, why she wants to play Stevie Nicks someday, and much more in a conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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05/05/24•37m 22s
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': The Ultimate Breakdown, Part 1
We go ultra-deep on every song on the first half of Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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25/04/24•1h 13m
Drake vs. the World: Inside His Beef with Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, and More
Drake is feuding with Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, and Future, among others. We trace the biggest moment for hip-hop beef in years, including J. Cole's preemptive surrender to Lamar, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt
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19/04/24•1h 3m
Maybe Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' is Actually Her Rock Album
We go track-by-track on Beyoncé's genre-jumping new album and much more, with Larisha Paul joining host Brian Hiatt
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07/04/24•54m 17s
Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock Looks Back: 20 Years of 'Good News For People Who Love Bad News'!
Modest Mouse leader Isaac Brock looks back at the chaotic creation of his band's major-label breakthrough and much more in a candid and hilarious interview with host Brian Hiatt
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06/04/24•43m 4s
Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': The Anticipation Episode
We speculate wildly about one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and ponder burning questions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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28/03/24•40m 1s
Hear the Startling AI Creations of Suno, the ChatGPT for Music
A ChatGPT for music has arrived — and its abilities are uncanny and controversial. We go inside the company, play some wild creations, debate what this means for artists, and much more, with co-founder Mikey Shulman joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/03/24•43m 11s
Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine': The Ultimate Breakdown
Ariana Grande has updated, matured, and maybe perfected her pop formula on Eternal Sunshine. We go deep into her first album in four years and look back at her whole career, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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12/03/24•44m 9s
Four Beatles Biopics At Once?! Here's What We Expect for the Launch of the Beatles Cinematic Universe
With the news that Sam Mendes will direct one Beatles biopic for each member, all due in 2027, we make some predictions for the Beatles Cinematic Universe, discuss the overall music biopic boom, look back at the best Beatles movies of the past, and more, with Rob Sheffield (author of Dreaming the Beatles) joining host Brian Hiatt
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04/03/24•58m 6s
Even More of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023
In the final part of our look at some of the best music of 2023, we look back at the year in Spanish-language music, from indie-rock to reggaeton and beyond, with Julyssa Lopez joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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29/02/24•30m 11s
Bradley Nowell's Son is Sublime's New Singer. His Path Wasn't Easy
Bradley Nowell's son Jakob Nowell and original Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh tell host Brian Hiatt about bringing the band back for Coachella and beyond — and Nowell explains what it was like growing up in the shadow of his father, who died when he was just one year old.
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16/02/24•54m 26s
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on Their 2024 Tour, Retirement, 'Stairway to Heaven,' and More
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss sit down with host Brian Hiatt for their only interview on their new tour, discussing the future of their collaboration and much, much more — including the moment Plant got on stage to sing "Stairway to Heaven" last year for the first time in ages
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13/02/24•32m 2s
Pt. 3 of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2023
We look back at some of the best hip-hop, R&B, and Afropop of 2023, with an emphasis on lesser-known albums and songs. Mankaprr Conteh and Andre Gee join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.
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13/02/24•53m 22s
Exclusive: The Making of the 2024 Grammys, with Exec Producer Ben Winston
From getting Joni Mitchell to perform to saving Mariah Carey from traffic in a golf cart, executive producer Ben Winston spills-behind-the-scenes secrets of this year's Grammy ceremony in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt
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06/02/24•46m 35s
Inside the 66th Annual Grammy Awards
Raj Kapoor, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, previews this year's performances, from Joni Mitchell to Travis Scott to Billy Joel to Billie Eilish — and is there still a chance Taylor Swift and Beyoncé might perform?
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02/02/24•25m 30s
Inside "We Are the World": Untold Stories of the 1985 All-Star Sessions
With a new "We Are the World" documentary hitting Netflix, we look back at the one-of-a-kind all-star sessions, where Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and dozens of others joined forces. Host Brian Hiatt talks to Bao Nguyen, director of the new doc, The Greatest Night in Pop; Tom Bahler, who was the vocal arranger for "We Are the World"; and Sheila E, who talks about her experience as one of the singers that night — and how she felt that the song's makers were using her to try to get Prince to show up
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29/01/24•59m 26s
Pt. 2 of The Best 2023 Music You Didn't Hear
Continuing our series on the best music of 2023, we look at the best of Americana and country, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt to talk about releases from Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and many, many more
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25/01/24•44m 45s
The Best 2023 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)
In the first of our series on the best music you may have missed in 2023, we take a look at the year's indie-rock albums, from Blondshell to Wednesday to Ian Sweet, with Angie Martoccio, Jon Dolan, and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/01/24•49m 11s
Kali Uchis on Making Music "Without Limitations"
Genre-jumping innovator Kali Uchis breaks down her new album, Orquídeas, and her whole career path in an interview with Rolling Stone's Julyssa Lopez
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15/01/24•28m 45s
Green Day Hates Trump. Are You Really Surprised??
The MAGA world went on a days-long meltdown after Billie Joe Armstrong dissed them on New Year's Eve. We try to figure out why — and what it says about the 2024 election, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt
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04/01/24•37m 3s
Creativity Lessons from Snoop Dogg, Lil Yachty, and Gucci Mane
Snoop Dogg, Lil Yachty, and Gucci Mane join Latto, Tierra Whack, and Jon Batiste in conversations for Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians interviews
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30/12/23•55m 51s
Chaka Khan: A Legend Looks Back
Fresh from her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction, Chaka Khan looks back at some highlights and hidden corners of her career — from working with Prince to her friendship with Joni Mitchell — in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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28/12/23•36m 49s
Geddy Lee Tells All: 'My Effin' Life' — and Rush's Possible Future
Geddy Lee looks back on his whole life story in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt, touching on everything from early influences to Rush's experimentation with drugs and synthesizers. And Lee also explains how he's trying to get Alex Lifeson back on the road with him — with some encouragement from Paul McCartney.
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25/12/23•53m 53s
How 'The O.C.' (Almost) Saved Rock
The beloved Fox teen drama The O.C. had some of best music in the history of television. For its 20th anniversary, we look back with creator Josh Schwartz and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas joining host Brian Hiatt — just in time for Chrismukkah,
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25/12/23•46m 17s
The '90s Episode: Trying to Make Sense of a Magical Decade for Music
So much great music came to life in the '90s that the decade is impossible to encapsulate — but we try in this episode, with Rob Harvilla, author of the new book 60 Songs That Explain the '90s, joining host Brian Hiatt for a wide-ranging discussion.
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29/11/23•1h 1m
New Beatles, New Stones... Wait, What Year Is it?
The Beatles and the Rolling Stones both managed to release new music in the space of a few weeks this year — something that will never happen again. We take a deep look at the Beatles' "Now and Then" and the Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds, with Angie Martoccio and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.
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13/11/23•1h
Secrets of 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'
For the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest albums ever made, we look back at Wu-Tang Clan's debut, with Andre Gee joining host Brian Hiatt for a discussion — along with Gee's interview with Raekwon on making the album and more
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10/11/23•49m 8s
Britney Spears Book Club! Inside Her Powerful New Memoir
Britney Spears' 'The Woman In Me' is one of the most wrenching music memoirs ever. We take a deep look at its revelations, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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30/10/23•1h 2m
'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' Movie: the Ultimate Breakdown
We go deep on the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/10/23•1h 7m
Drake: Under Fire, Still on Top
We break down Drake's chart-topping 'For All the Dogs,' as well as the criticism he's facing on multiple fronts, with Mankaprr Conteh joining host Brian Hiatt
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16/10/23•41m 43s
The Future of Rap-Rock: Teezo Touchdown
Teezo Touchdown, who's featured on albums from Drake, Travis Scott and Lil Yachty this year, tells all about the singular rap-rock fusion (and influences from Prince to Bruce Springsteen) on his debut, How Do You Sleep At Night?, in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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07/10/23•43m 6s
"Kurt Was Jealous of Dave": 'In Utero' Revelations, 30 Years Later
On the 30th anniversary of In Utero, original Nirvana biographer Michael Azerrad previews the revelations in his new book, The Amplified Come As You Are. Then, Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg (author of Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain), and publicist Jim Merlis look back at life with the band.
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25/09/23•1h 29m
She Played on 'In Utero' — And Never Talked About It. Until Now.
We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's In Utero: Cello player Kera Schaley tells her story for the first time, and director Anton Corbijn reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the "Heart-Shaped Box" video.
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22/09/23•32m 49s
How Olivia Rodrigo Avoided a Sophomore Slump
We break down Olivia Rodrigo's new album Guts, try to figure out what's going on between her and Taylor Swift, and more, with Angie Martoccio joining host Brian Hiatt
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15/09/23•49m 20s
Jimmy Buffett Knew How He Wanted to Be Remembered
Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died in early September at the age of 76, reflects on his life and music — from writing "Margaritaville" to hanging with Bob Dylan — in a 2020 interview with host Brian Hiatt
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06/09/23•30m 47s
The Wild Rise of Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond' - Right-Wing Country Strikes Back!
Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men of Richmond" was initially boosted online by right-wing influencers — but it undeniably caught on with the wider public. How did the fastest-ever rise to number one happen? Joseph Hudak joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss
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25/08/23•50m 51s
Is Everything About Travis Scott's 'Utopia' Great — Besides Travis Scott's Rapping?
Travis Scott's Utopia is one of the year's most ambitious hip-hop albums — but many critics see Scott himself as a hollow presence within it. Andre Gee joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the hits and misses on one of 2023's biggest releases
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16/08/23•41m 5s
Robbie Robertson on His Life with the Band
The late legend Robbie Robertson looks back at his work with the Band, his time with Bob Dylan, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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13/08/23•43m 14s
The Most Conservative Country Songs of All Time ("Try That In a Small Town" is just the latest)
We break down Jason Aldean's controversial "Try That in A Small Town," and look back at the long, fascinating history of reactionary country songs, from Merle Haggard to to Hank Williams Jr. Toby Keith to Aaron Lewis, with Joseph Hudak joining host Brian Hiatt
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07/08/23•1h 9m
The Life and Music of Sinead O'Connor
We look back at the life and music of the late Sinead O'Connor. Shirley Manson of Garbage joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about her music and influence, and longtime Rolling Stone writer David Wild looks back at his 1991 cover-story interview with O'Connor.
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31/07/23•54m 50s
From Fake Eminem to Neural-Net Guitar Amps, More AI Music Madness
We dig into the state of AI and music, with legendary DJ/producer David Guetta, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, and the team behind Neural DSP's virtual guitar amps. Plus, a look at Google's ChatGPT-like music-making tool, MusicLM.
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23/07/23•43m 29s
The Secret History of the Beatles' 'Let It Be'
In a special episode taped live in front of a studio audience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary producer Glyn Johns looks back at the real story of the Beatles' Let It Be sessions — and actual Beatle Ringo Starr weighs in as well. Rob Sheffield and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame VP of education Jason Hanley join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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11/07/23•52m 9s
Concert Behavior Nightmares! PLUS: Olivia Rodrigo's Great New Single
In the wake of a series of incidents where fans threw objects at artists onstage, we try to understand why no one knows how to behave at concerts anymore, and also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire." Tomás Mier and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for the conversation.
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02/07/23•38m 44s
Best Albums of 2023 So Far
From Janelle Monáe's 'The Age of Pleasure' to Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation,' we look at the best albums of the year so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Maura Johnston joining host Brian Hiatt
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30/06/23•50m 13s
Taylormania! How Taylor Swift Got Bigger Than Ever
We trace Taylor Swift's pandemic-era rise to new heights, and take a new look at the ongoing Eras tour, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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19/06/23•54m 19s
Noel Gallagher Tells All
Noel Gallagher on his new album Council Skies, how he wrote "Wonderwall," why he knows his brother Liam doesn't really want to reunite Oasis, why he hates co-writers, and much, much more
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11/06/23•49m 3s
WBEZ Making
This week, we’re sharing an episode of the podcast series Making from WBEZ. Before becoming a cultural lightning rod, Kanye West was a self-confident teenager, handing out mixtapes on the South and West sides of Chicago. In the first episode of this two-part podcast series, they track Kanye’s meteoric rise from uncredited producer to headlining star.
Hear about his rise in this special episode. And if you enjoy it, you can hear about his fall in part two by finding Making from WBEZ.
Making tells the story of a different, iconic figure every episode. Subscribe and don’t miss an episode.
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26/05/23•41m 11s
The Life and Music of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock & Roll
With Tina Turner's death at the age of 83, we look back on her oft-difficult life, career triumphs, and world-shaking music. Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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24/05/23•44m 4s
Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour: What to Expect
We dig deep on Beyoncé's spectacular Renaissance Tour, from the massive spectacle to the unexpected ballad choices, with Brittany Spanos and Daily Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/05/23•40m 41s
MTV News Confidential: Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris tell all
We mark the end of MTV News' 36-year run by talking to three iconic anchors — Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris — about covering Kurt Cobain's death and interviewing Tupac Shakur, as well behind-the-scenes drama, being the face of music news for a generation, and much more
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15/05/23•1h 14m
Free Ed Sheeran! Songwriters Explain Why the 'Let's Get It On' Case Was a Near-Disaster
A panel of hit-makers explains how a verdict against Ed Sheeran could've ruined songwriting forever, with Jenna Andrews (who co-wrote BTS' "Butter"), Jamie Hartman (Backstreet Boys, Lewis Capaldi), and JHart (Justin Bieber, Usher) joining host Brian Hiatt.
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08/05/23•45m 31s
AI and the Weird Future of Music
Is artificial intelligence about to change music forever? We look at what's already happening — and what's coming next. Grimes, for one, is allowing anyone to use AI models of her voice, and splitting royalties 50/50; her manager, Daouda Leonard, joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about their plans and the broader risks and possibilities of AI in music.
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01/05/23•39m 11s
Inside Frank Ocean's Coachella Chaos
We take a deep look at Frank Ocean's controversial Coachella performance — as well as the odd discourse around it — and look back on his career, with Tomás Mier and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/04/23•55m 6s
Fake Bands, Real Songs: The Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians
From Daisy Jones and the Six to the Oneders, we look at the best songs by fictional artists, with Alan Sepinwall joining host Brian Hiatt
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19/04/23•1h 12m
The Genius of Boygenius: How Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus Are Saving Rock
We tell the story behind rock's most exciting supergroup — Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Phoebe Bridgers — with a track-by-track look at their acclaimed new album. Angie Martoccio, who wrote Rolling Stone's cover story on the band, joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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05/04/23•49m 34s
American Woman: Lana Del Rey's Wild Journey
We dive into Lana Del Rey's new album, 'Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' — along with her whole discography and the controversies along the way, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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26/03/23•55m 33s
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: The Ultimate Breakdown of Opening Night and Beyond
We dive deep on The Eras Tour, from song choices to staging to guesses at surprises to come and more. Waiss Aramesh, who covered opening night for Rolling Stone, joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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22/03/23•48m 39s
'Hannah Montana' to 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Hits, Highs, and Lows,
We discuss Miley Cyrus' new album 'Endless Summer Vacation,' including her smash 'Flowers' – and look back at her whole wild career path, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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13/03/23•1h 13m
More Terrible Albums by Great Artists
We look at the second half of our list of 'Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists,' from Kanye West to David Bowie, with the list's author, Andy Greene, joining host Brian Hiatt
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10/03/23•1h 1m
Introducing: Back Issue
This week we’re introducing something special: Back Issue from Pineapple Street Studios.
Back Issue is BACK with a brand new season! Back Issue reminisces on moments in pop culture’s past that have shaped our present. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests, and plenty of deep belly laughs. Host Josh Gwynn has invited some very special guest co-hosts to share their perspective on some of the most formative stories in pop culture. We start out with not just another hair story but a conversation about the gendered politics of specific hairstyles as Josh sets out on a mission to get a silk press.
We’ll also reflect on iconic award speeches, explore what our brains do on gossip, break down the backstories of Degrassi and Cheetah Girls, decide if Josh should become the next Black ex-pat, and discuss which multi-hyphenate performers are deserving of their flowers.
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09/03/23•5m 48s
Genuinely Horrible Albums by Great Artists
From Prince to Neil Young to Madonna, we discuss – and argue about – Rolling Stone's picks for the worst albums by great artists, with the list's author, Andy Greene, joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.
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26/02/23•1h 5m
Rihanna's Halftime Show: Classic or Low-Energy? Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Defends the Grammys
We look at criticism and praise for Rihanna's long-awaited performance comeback, with Mankaprr Conteh and Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responds to our Grammy critiques from last week
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19/02/23•1h 2m
Why Can't Beyoncé Win Album of the Year? Breaking Down the 2023 Grammys
We discuss Grammy voters' repeated Beyoncé snubs, and break down the highs and lows of the 2023 Grammys, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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13/02/23•41m 25s
The Wildest Left-Turn Albums Ever, From Lil Yachty to Queen to Taylor Swift
Lil Yachty's psychedelic-rock experiment 'Let's Start Here' isn't the first album to stun fans – we look back at the history of artists taking wild left turns, from Queen getting funky with 'Hot Space' to Taylor Swift shape-shifting on '1989' and much, much more
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06/02/23•1h 1m
The Making of SZA's 'SOS'
With 'SOS' in its sixth week at number one, we go deep into the making of an instant classic. SZA's collaborators – Rodney Jerkins, Rob Bisel, and Carter Lang – go track by track and tell all about the complex creative process behind the album.
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29/01/23•1h 12m
The Life and Music of David Crosby
We look back at the chaotic life and gorgeous music of the late David Crosby – and hear unearthed interview audio – with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young biographer David Browne and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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28/01/23•1h 9m
More of the Best Music You Didn't Hear in 2022
From hip-hop to indie-rock to Spanish-language music of many genres, here's a rundown of more of the greatest albums you may have missed in 2022, with Andre Gee, Julyssa Lopez, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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23/01/23•1h 29m
The Life and Music of Jeff Beck
We pay tribute to the late guitar god in a super-sized episode featuring a never-before-heard interview with Beck himself by Rolling Stone's Kory Grow, plus new conversations with Mike Campbell, Joe Satriani, and Vernon Reid – and an in-depth discussion of his career, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt.
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15/01/23•1h 53m
The Best 2022 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)
An in-depth look at some of the best songs and albums you may have missed in 2022, from country/Americana to Afropop to metal. Mankaprr Conteh, Kory Grow, and Joseph Hudak join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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09/01/23•1h 30m
The Untold Story of 'A Long December' – Counting Crows' Adam Duritz Looks Back
Is "A Long December" a Christmas song? In a special holiday episode, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz weighs in on that question, while going deeper than ever before on the making of e a seasonal classic, sharing his favorite holiday songs by other artists, and much more
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24/12/22•59m 38s
SZA Speaks! Inside Her New Album and Much More
SZA talks about the battles behind her triumphant, chart-topping new album 'SOS,' previews her tour, and much, much more in an interview conducted by host Brian Hiatt and Mankaprr Conteh. "I think this album was partially inspired by love lost, but mostly inspired by my departure from attempting to be a nice girl," SZA says. "I've tried to be a nice girl for so long, and it's just not who I am, inherently. I think I've done nice things and I am a kind person, but I'm not a nice girl. And that's okay."
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18/12/22•33m 59s
The 50 Best Albums of 2022
From Taylor Swift to J. Hope, from Spoon to Beyoncé, we look at each of the 50 greatest albums of 2022, hitting genres from superstar pop and hip-hop to indie-rock, Afropop, reggaeton, reggae, R&B, and more. Andre Gee, Julyssa Lopez, Brittany Spanos, and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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12/12/22•1h 40m
The 50 Worst Decisions in Music History
From Britney Spears turning down "Umbrella" to Garth Brooks deciding to become "Chris Gaines," we look at the worst and most ridiculous music blunders of all time, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt to discuss his list
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03/12/22•1h 39m
The Beatles' 'Revolver': The Ultimate Breakdown
Was 'Taxman' Inspired by the 'Batman' theme? Who or what was 'And Your Bird Can Sing' actually about? We dig into burning Beatles questions and go through every track on the new deluxe 'Revolver' reissue, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the deep-dive discussion
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26/11/22•1h 55m
Fat Joe Looks Back: "I Might've Been the First Lizzo!"
From his days as a teenage hustler in the Bronx to his endless string of comeback hits to his friendship with Big Pun, Fat Joe – who has a new autobiography, The Book of José, out now – looks back with host Brian Hiatt
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19/11/22•33m 53s
Kathleen Hanna + Syd: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series
What happens when we take the writer away and ask two groundbreaking female artists from two different genres to interview each other?
On the final episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Kathleen Hanna meets with Syd to talk about learning to sing, star signs, and what it means to be a rebel.
Kathleen Hanna is a pioneer of the feminist punk movement, and she’s as active as ever, performing sold out shows across the country with her iconic bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. At a Hollywood studio this fall, punk rock's original "Rebel Girl" met with Syd, who's highly respected in R&B and hip-hop for the unconventional path she's carved out with her band, The Internet, and as a solo act. The conversation revealed two women with a unique ability to connect deeply to their audience through their music, and to each other through their individual forms of female empowerment.
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17/11/22•43m 42s
Willow: The Rolling Stone Interview
"I'm just not a pop star. I love doing weird shit": Willow tells all about her new album, her love of System of a Down and Deftones, why she doesn't care about 'nepo baby' discourse, why she's not embarrassed by "Whip My Hair," and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt
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16/11/22•46m 6s
Remembering Migos' Takeoff – and How TikTok is Rewriting Pop Hits
We look back at the life and career of Migos' Takeoff – and talk to Rufus Wainwright about his duet with Carly Rae Jepsen on the viral TikTok smash 'The Loneliest Time.' We play unheard interview audio with Takeoff while discussing his career with Andre Gee and Simon Vozick-Levinson, and also talk with Tomas Mier about how TikTok is essentially crowd-sourcing remixes of songs like Jepsen's.
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05/11/22•53m 15s
Common + John Legend: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series
What happens when we take the writer away and ask two old friends and Oscar-winning collaborators to dive into what drives their music and their words?
On the new episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series on the Rolling Stone Music Now feed, we hear Common and John Legend discuss the emotional nature of collaboration and how their shared activism has connected them forever. In the past few years, John Legend has cemented his position as the king of inspirational R&B. His latest album, Legend, is a legitimate double album that features A-list guests and mixes snappy pop-funk with moving piano ballads. At a studio in New York this fall, he reconnected with another long-time friend and collaborator: Common. Legend has that EGOT; Common has a Grammy, Emmy and Oscar of his own, and the pair two won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for ‘Glory,’ the song they performed for the film Selma. And both have contributed their own entries to Audible’s Words + Music series, blending memoir and performance to bring listeners closer to their unique journeys as artists.The conversation revealed the strength of their bond — and a mutual appreciation of the way that art can serve as an important bridge between cultures. Produced by OBB Sound. Content in partnership with Audible's Words + Music.
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03/11/22•33m 29s
RM + Pharrell Williams: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series
What happens when we take the writer away and ask two pop phenoms, from two completely different places and generations, to interview each other?
On today's episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series here in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Pharrell Williams sits down with RM of BTS to talk about the price of fame, the keys to creativity, and why it's important to take a break every so often.
RM went from underground rapper in South Korea to performing in sold-out stadiums around the world as the leader of BTS. Now, he's working on his first official solo album. At the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles this fall, the young superstar met with Pharrell Williams, whose one-of-a-kind career as a producer, rapper, and singer has spanned decades. The conversation highlighted the way both artists use their emotions in their work: from the value of pain to the electric experience of playing for the whole world to the intimacy of producing another artist's work.
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01/11/22•35m 25s
Rick Rubin + Finneas: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series
What happens when we take away the writer and ask two groundbreaking producers, from two different generations, to interview each other? On this episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians, also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed, Rick Rubin and Finneas talk about how they work in the studio, their listening habits, and the frustrations and the joy involved in making great music. Rick Rubin started Def Jam Records out of his NYU dorm room in the 1980s, and went on to produce classic albums by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and many others. He’s still going strong: In addition to his continued collaboration with groups like the Chili Peppers and The Strokes, his book The Creative Act hits bookstores in 2023. Rubin sat down with a young talent making waves of his own: Finneas O’Connell. Finneas produced his sister Billie Eilish’s 2019 smash hit debut in his childhood bedroom in L.A., and has a career of his own as an incisive singer-songwriter — just last year he released his solo debut Optimist. Rubin was a key influence when Finneas was growing up, and their conversation revealed two cutting-edge minds eager to learn from one other.
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31/10/22•49m 50s
Cameron Crowe on 'Almost Famous: The Musical' and More
Cameron Crowe tells all about making the new musical, the real-life rock stories behind it, the day Joni Mitchell came to see the show, why he's into the idea of making a movie in the MCU, and much more; plus Broadway veteran Tom Kitt digs into the making of the music
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29/10/22•1h 26m
Roger Daltrey + Yungblud: Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series
What happens when we take the writer away and ask two British rock stars, from two different generations, to interview each other?
In today's episode of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – also running as a special series on the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Roger Daltrey and Yungblud join forces to talk fashion, optimal recording hours, and managing your image in a world gone mad.
In the past few years, Yungblud has picked up the torch for a new kind of British rock: one informed by social causes, personal vulnerability, and an affinity for modern pop and hip-hop. His new, self-titled, album leans even further into those vibes: it’s glammy, showy and confident, much like Yungblud himself. At a studio in London this summer, the young star met another quintessential British rock singer: Roger Daltrey of the Who. 57 years after he first sang “My Generation,” Daltrey is as active as ever, currently wrapping an arena tour with the Who. His conversation with Yungblud revealed a rock icon with some strong opinions — and a rabid curiosity about the experiences of younger artists.
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27/10/22•29m 30s
Karen O + Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast): Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians – Special Series
What happens when we take the writer away and ask two great artists to interview each other the first time they meet in person?
To kick off this year's Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians podcast – also running as a special series in the Rolling Stone Music Now feed – Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast come together to discuss their songwriting craft, growing up Korean-American, and the cathartic pleasures of smashing glass.
In the past two years, Zauner released both a Grammy-nominated album, Jubilee, and a bestselling memoir, Crying in H. Mart. Zauner – who performs as Japanese Breakfast – grew up idolizing Karen O, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer famous for her magnetic stage presence and New York swagger. Recently, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs recently released Cool It Down, their first album in nine years. Now that she’s back and setting stages on fire again, Karen O. was more than happy to sit down with Zauner and be the mentor she wishes she’d had when breaking through.
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24/10/22•37m 39s
Taylor Swift's 'Midnights': The Ultimate Breakdown
We dive very, very deep on every aspect of every track on 'Midnights,' including the seven bonus tracks, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/10/22•1h 53m
The Return of Blink-182: UFOs, A Plane Crash, and Dick Jokes
We discuss the one-of-a-kind story of Blink-182, including their just-announced reunion with Tom DeLonge and their new single, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt
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15/10/22•48m 23s
Charlie Puth: The Rolling Stone Interview
Puth reveals the songwriting secrets behind his new album 'Charlie,' plus why he finds his early work corny, getting (allegedly) ghosted by Ellen's label, being pranked by Bieber, loving Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, and much more in a revealing interview with host Brian Hiatt
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08/10/22•57m 21s
Roger Waters: A Contentious Political Discussion
In an explosive, wide-ranging interview with investigative journalist James Ball, the Pink Floyd co-founder says he's on a "Ukrainian kill list," and discusses his controversial views on the conflict there — and Russia, and Wikileaks, and Israel, and so much more.
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04/10/22•1h 37m
The Rise of 'Munch'/A New Look at Pearl Jam/Remembering Coolio
In a packed episode, we look back at Coolio's career, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt; examine how Ice Spice's 'Munch (Feelin' U)' became the song of the summer, with Jeff Ihaza; and discuss the story of Pearl Jam with Steven Hyden, author of the new book 'Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation'
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01/10/22•1h 21m
How Harry Styles Made 'Harry's House' - Kid Harpoon on Bringing Guitars Back to the Charts
Producer/songwriter Kid Harpoon, a.k.a. Tom Hull, goes deep on the making of Harry Styles' 'Harry's House,' Maggie Rogers' 'Surrender,' and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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24/09/22•1h 17m
Björk “Sonic Symbolism” Podcast
Join Björk in conversations with collaborators about her sound experiences. In the podcast you’ll learn about the moods, timbres, and tempos that vibrate through each album.
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19/09/22•4m 12s
Mariah Carey Tells All! Untold 'Butterfly' Tales, Her Biopic Series, New Music, and Much More
In a very special episode, Mariah Carey joins host Brian Hiatt for an epic interview. Carey goes deep on the making of 'Butterfly' for its 25th anniversary, while also talking about everything from her lost, secret alt-rock album to the new music she's working on to Lee Daniels' plans for a biopic series based on her memoir – and much, much more
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16/09/22•1h 50m
Fall Out Boy Confidential: Joe Trohman on His Revealing New Memoir
Fall Out Boy co-founder and lead guitarist Joe Trohman, author of the excellent new memoir 'None of This Rocks,' tells all about his life in the band and much more in a revealing interview with host Brian Hiatt
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10/09/22•1h 16m
Inside David Bowie's Final Years – Plus, Nile Rodgers on Making 'Let's Dance'
With a new documentary, Moonage Daydream, on its way, we look back at how David Bowie made some of his greatest work just before his death - and Nile Rodgers tells the stories behind 'Let's Dance'
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27/08/22•50m 33s
The Worst Songs of all Time
From "Blurred Lines" to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Bitch," we look at some of the worst songs ever - while also questioning whether we can really be sure of "worst songs" in 2022, when the canon and our own tastes are in a constant state of reevaluation. Plus, a look at how pressure to go viral on TikTok may be creating bad songs, and why behavior at concerts is worse than ever post-pandemic. Tomás Mier, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for the discussions.
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19/08/22•59m 34s
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance': The Controversies and Triumphs of a Blockbuster Album
Producer Hit-Boy discusses making "Thique" and much more. Plus, how does one song end up with 24 writers? And what are the consequences of changing albums after their release? Also, a discussion of the best songs on 'Renaissance' and its spiritual themes, with Mankaprr Conteh and Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt.
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12/08/22•54m 27s
How Joni Mitchell Became a Millennial and Gen-Z Hero
We celebrate the work of Joni Mitchell, with Cameron Crowe discussing his legendary 1979 Mitchell interview, and guitarist Larry Carlton talking about playing with Mitchell on some of her greatest songs. Angie Martoccio takes us through the peaks of Mitchell's discography, and Jonathan Bernstein gives a first-hand account of her stunning Newport Folk Festival comeback performance
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05/08/22•1h
Beyoncé's Studio Secrets: Inside the Making of Her Best Songs
Legendary producers Rodney Jerkins and Scott Storch share behind-the-scenes tales of classic Beyoncé hits, from "Deja Vu" to "Baby Boy" to Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" and more. Plus, Mankaprr Conteh breaks down Rolling Stone's new list of Beyoncé's 70 best songs
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30/07/22•49m 9s
The State of Justin Bieber's Career, Best Indie-Rock of 2022 So Far, and Wolfgang Van Halen Speaks Out
We run through the best indie albums of the year so far, look at the state of Justin Bieber's career, and play an excerpt of our new Wolfgang Van Halen interview. Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt for the discussions, which also touch on Kanye West's latest festival cancellation.
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21/07/22•56m 45s
Best Pop of 2022 So Far – and the Metal Side of "Stranger Things"
From The Weeknd to Bad Bunny to Sky Ferreira, we look at the best pop of 2022 so far, with Tomás Mier joining host Brian Hiatt – plus, a look at the heavy-metal influences of "Stranger Things," from "Master of Puppets" to the real-life 1980s Satanic panic, in a discussion with Kory Grow
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15/07/22•54m 35s
Phoebe Bridgers Looks Back on Making 'Punisher.' Plus: Her Musical Heroes, Her Songwriting Process and Much More
Phoebe Bridgers goes song-by-song on 'Punisher,' goes deep on her songwriting process and musical heroes, talks about her friendship with Conor Oberst, and much more in this new edit of her interview with host Brian Hiatt
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08/07/22•41m 18s
Did Elvis Steal From Big Mama Thornton? The Real "Hound Dog" Story
Legendary songwriter Mike Stoller joins host Brian Hiatt to explain how he and Jerry Leiber wrote "Hound Dog" for Big Mama Thornton – and what happened next. He also shares tales of his time with Elvis Presley and much more. Plus David Fear on the new "Elvis" movie, and Rolling Stone News correspondent Delissa Shannon's interview with Yola about playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
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30/06/22•56m 10s
Drake, Beyoncé, and the Dance-Music Vibe Shift. Plus: Paul McCartney at 80
Drake and Beyoncé's house-influenced new releases want to make you dance; Jeff Ihaza and Mankaprr Conteh join host Brian Hiatt to discuss. Plus: Rob Sheffield on Paul McCartney at 80
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23/06/22•54m 22s
The Confessions of Megan Thee Stallion – and Kate Bush's "Stranger Things" Moment
We explore how "Stranger Things" revived Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt – and go inside the reporting of Megan Thee Stallion's new Rolling Stone cover story and preview her new album with Mankaprr Conteh
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17/06/22•47m 40s
Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols' Real Story
From his relationship with Chrissie Hynde to the truth about Sid Vicious, Steve Jones tells all about his time in the Sex Pistols
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09/06/22•49m 46s
Inside the World of Blackpink
We go inside the reporting of Rolling Stone's new cover stories on the world's biggest girl group, with reporter Haeryun Kang joining host Brian Hiatt
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02/06/22•32m 35s
Harry Styles' "Harry's House": The Ultimate Breakdown
We go track by track through Harry Styles' new album, "Harry's House," with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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27/05/22•51m 42s
The Triumphs and Controversies of Kendrick Lamar's Return
Kendrick Lamar is tearing apart his own image – and everyone's confused. Marcus J. Moore, author of the definitive biography The Butterfly Effect, joins host Brian Hiatt to break down the long-awaited Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
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19/05/22•53m 9s
Ben Fong-Torres on Backstage Secrets of the 1970s
Writer Ben-Fong Torres, star of the new Netflix documentary 'Like A Rolling Stone: The Life and Times of Ben-Fong Torres,' looks back at his groundbreaking Rolling Stone work – including interviews with Ray Charles, Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison – in conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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12/05/22•47m 19s
Sheryl Crow Tells All
Sheryl Crow, the subject of the new documentary Sheryl, looks back on her whole career in revealing interviews with host Brian Hiatt
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05/05/22•38m 4s
The Notorious B.I.G.: The Untold Story
As the Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday approaches, we look back at his life and music, with Justin Tinsley, author of the revelatory new book It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him joining host Brian Hiatt
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28/04/22•1h
Kurt Vile: The Rolling Stone Interview
Kurt Vile digs deep in an interview with host Brian Hiatt, discussing his new album Watch My Moves (including his killer version of Bruce Springsteen's "Wages of Sin"), loving Wu-Tang Clan, getting high at a Bob Dylan concert, why he wants Miley Cyrus to cover his songs, drugs, "dad-rock," guitar sounds, and much more
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21/04/22•50m 11s
Puerto Rican Rap Superstar Residente on His Campaign to Redefine "America"
Residente explains why his new song "This Is Not America" tells U.S. residents to stop calling themselves "Americans" in an interview with Julyssa Lopez. Plus, a look back at his Calle 13 days and much more.
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14/04/22•29m 47s
Exclusive: Grammy Producers Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets, Address Criticism and More
Grammy executive producers Ben Winston and Raj Kapoor explain how BTS' performance almost didn't happen and other backstage tales, take on various critiques of the show, and explain how the Grammys are going to keep on changing
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07/04/22•40m 49s
A Final Visit With Taylor Hawkins
The late Foo Fighters drummer talks about his brotherhood with Dave Grohl, stage fright, almost quitting the band, and much more in never-before-heard audio of his final in=person Rolling Stone interview
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31/03/22•42m 45s
'Something in the Way,' 'The Batman,' Prince, and the Wild History of Batmusic
With Nirvana's 'Something in the Way' a streaming smash thanks to 'The Batman,' we look at the new movie's music and the whole story Batmusic, from the '60s TV theme song to Prince and beyond. David Fear and Erica Thompson join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion.
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24/03/22•41m 5s
Keith Richards on the Rolling Stones' Future and His Reluctant Solo Career
Keith Richards tells host Brian Hiatt about the future of the Rolling Stones without Charlie Watts, making his 1992 solo classic 'Main Offender,' his reaction to Paul McCartney calling the Stones a "blues cover band" and much more
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17/03/22•30m 28s
Inside A Music Scene Under Fire in Ukraine
Homegrown rap, rock and dance music were bigger than ever in Ukraine – and then Russia attacked. Ukrainian musicians tell us about their once-thriving scene, and the realities of life in wartime
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10/03/22•25m 10s
A Grunge God's Fall and Rise: The Confessions of Mark Lanegan
The late Mark Lanegan, of Screaming Trees and solo fame, tells Kory Grow how Courtney Love saved his life, how he dealt with the losses of his friends Kurt Cobain and Anthony Bourdain, hoe he revived his career after his addiction struggles, and much more
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03/03/22•50m 51s
Dr. Dre's Halftime Show Wasn't "Nostalgia" – and Why Drake and Taylor Swift Should Be Next
We discuss this year's Super Bowl halftime show, look back at past highs and lows, and make suggestions for the future, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield
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24/02/22•40m 49s
Eminem Before Rakim and Snoop? The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Rap Problem – and Other Growing Pains
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Little Richard before the Beatles – but may be about to induct Eminem before many hip-hop pioneers, Keith Murphy and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the tricky future of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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17/02/22•52m 2s
330 Hours of Ye: Inside the Kanye West Documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs'
Coodie and Chike, the directors of Netflix's Kanye West documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs,' go deep into the making of their revelatory three-part movie in an interview with host Brian Hiatt. Plus: Rolling Stone's David Fear puts the film in historical context
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09/02/22•43m 35s
Inside the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan Battle
How did a 76-year-old rock legend rattle a giant corporation? We look into Neil Young's crusade, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: a debate over whether CDs deserve a comeback, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos
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03/02/22•44m 46s
Questlove on 'Summer of Soul' Secrets, The Roots' Future, His Sly Stone Documentary
Questlove on how 'Summer of Soul' was influenced by Public Enemy, why 'Get Back' is a hip-hop movie, why the Roots have 700 song ideas for their next album, and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt
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27/01/22•45m 8s
How Ronnie Spector Broke Free: Her Brave Life and World-Shaking Music
Hear unearthed audio of Ronnie Spector on her life with Phil Spector and the birth of the Ronettes, and dive deep into her story, with Andy Greene, Angie Martoccio, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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19/01/22•40m 2s
The Best 2021 Albums You Didn’t Hear
We guide you through the hip-hop, country/Americana, and metal albums you may have missed in 2021, as well as some bigger names, from Megan Thee Stallion to Eric Church. Host Brian Hiatt is joined by Jeff Ihaza, Joseph Hudak, and Kory Grow for the discussion
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13/01/22•51m 28s
The Secret History of Steely Dan
Donald Fagen on losing Walter Becker, developing Steely Dan’s sound, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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29/12/21•41m 46s
The Best (and Weirdest and Saddest) Holiday Songs
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for a rundown of their favorite Christmas and holiday songs, from Mariah Carey to Ariana Grande to Run-DMC to Bruce Springsteen – and oddities including Bryan Adams' "Reggae Christmas" and the entire existence of Trans-Siberian Orchestra
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22/12/21•42m 1s
Best Albums of 2021, From Olivia Rodrigo to Rauw Alejandro
Inside Rolling Stone’s genre-spanning picks for 2021’s best albums, with Mankaprr Conteh, Julyssa Lopez, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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16/12/21•43m 38s
Reinventing Pop with Finneas: Billie Eilish, His Solo Career and More
Finneas tells all about co-creating music with his superstar sister, launching his solo career, writing for Justin Bieber and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt
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08/12/21•46m 55s
The Endless Beatles Revelations of 'Get Back'
Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Peter Jackson's astonishing, eight-hour Beatles documentary 'Get Back.' Plus: inside the new Brian Wilson documentary
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02/12/21•1h 4m
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: The Rolling Stone Interview
Plant and Krauss on their new album, the legacy of Led Zeppelin and 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?,' surviving the '80s and much, much more, in an in-depth conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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24/11/21•47m 38s
Inside the Tragedy at Astroworld Festival
How did 10 people die at a Travis Scott concert? An in-depth look at one of the worst concert tragedies in years, with on-the scene reporting and more – Ethan Millman, Jeff Ihaza and concert-safety expert Paul Wertheimer join host Brian Hiatt
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17/11/21•46m 47s
Taylor Swift's Catalog, Ranked – and A Look at Taylor's Versions
We discuss Rob Sheffield's revamped, ranked list of Taylor Swift's songs, with Rob joining Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt – and discuss the work-intensive Taylor's Versions project
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10/11/21•52m 28s
Snoop Dogg: The Rolling Stone Interview
Snoop looks back on the making of his biggest songs with Dr. Dre and Pharrell, previews next year's Super Bowl halftime show, explains how he squashed his beef with Eminem, shares memories of Tupac and Biggie, discusses his new album 'The Algorithm,' and much more in an in-depth interview with host Brian Hiatt
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04/11/21•46m 44s
The Wizardry of Young Thug
We look at Young Thug's long and wildly innovative path to his new album 'Punk,' with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion
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28/10/21•50m 22s
The Dark Side of Eric Clapton
Clapton has become a vocal skeptic of COVID-19 vaccines – and once went on a "full-tilt racist" rant. David Browne, author of Rolling Stone's blockbuster new report on Clapton, joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the untold story of a rock icon. Plus: the English Beat's Dave Wakeling shares memories of Clapton's infamous 1976 stage tantrum.
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20/10/21•40m 46s
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Pt. 2)
We continue our journey through Rolling Stone’s brand-new list of the greatest songs ever, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt to talk about tracks from the Ronettes, Dr. Dre, the Notorious B.I.G., Prince, Chuck Berry and more
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13/10/21•48m 8s
Brandi Carlile: The Rolling Stone Interview
The singer/songwriter breaks down her new album, ‘In These Silent Days,’ and talks about hanging out with Joni Mitchell, singing with Soundgarden, avoiding hit singles, and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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06/10/21•58m 34s
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (Pt. 1)
We dig into the making of (and reactions to) Rolling Stone’s much-discussed new list, and discuss the top 20, with Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield and Jon Dolan joining host Brian Hiatt
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29/09/21•50m 6s
Rick Ross Teaches You How to "Boss Up"
Hip-hop legend Rick Ross, author of the new book 'The Perfect Day to Boss Up," gives life lessons and looks back on his hit-making career so far in an interview with Jeff Ihaza
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22/09/21•44m 38s
Kanye vs. Drake: ‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’
We discuss Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ and Kanye West’s ‘Donda,’ as well as the controversies behind them, with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt
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15/09/21•49m 7s
Best of RSMN: The Holland Brothers on Writing Motown Classics
Brian and Eddie Holland, who co-wrote Motown hits from "Heat Wave" to "Stop! In the Name of Love" – and also a new memoir – share tales from a pop golden age with host Brian Hiatt
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08/09/21•51m 47s
A Tribute to Charlie Watts
We look back on the life and music of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, with Rob Sheffield and Hank Shteamer joining host Brian Hiatt; plus, Max Weinberg and the Black Keys' Patrick Carney weigh in
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01/09/21•51m 3s
'Who's Next' (and 'Led Zeppelin IV') at 50 - Looking Back at Peak Classic Rock
We look back at two albums that defined classic rock, with Steven Hyden joining host Brian Hiatt
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25/08/21•56m 28s
The Greatest Music Videos Ever Made
We break down Rolling Stone's recent list of the 100 greatest music videos, with Mankaprr Conteh, David Fear, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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18/08/21•58m 50s
The Great Limp Bizkit Debate
With a Lollapalooza comeback and a new Woodstock '99 doc, the legacy of Fred Durst's band is a weirdly hot topic – Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to weigh in
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11/08/21•1h
George Clinton: The Rolling Stone Interview
For his 80th birthday, the Parliament-Funkadelic founder looks back on his whole career with host Brian Hiatt
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04/08/21•52m 29s
A Conversation with H.E.R.
H.E.R. breaks down her long-awaited new album 'Back of My Mind,' the origins of her guitar virtuosity, the state of R&B, her Oscar and Grammy wins and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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28/07/21•56m 27s
Olivia Rodrigo's Teen Spirit
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to dig into the rise of Olivia Rodrigo; plus, Spanos' interview with Rodrigo and producer Dan Nigro on the making of "Deja Vu"
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21/07/21•55m 57s
Lucy Dacus on Making One of 2021's Best Albums
The singer-songwriter on the making of her new album 'Home Video,' the art of songwriting, the future of Boygenius, her love for Bruce Springsteen and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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14/07/21•50m 0s
BEST OF RSMN: Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview
Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and much more in a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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06/07/21•47m 24s
The Year In Hip-Hop (So Far)
We look back at the best hip-hop songs and albums of 2021 so far, with Mankaprr Conteh and Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt
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30/06/21•50m 17s
The Many Lives of Sparks
Sparks’ Ron and Russell Mael, along with Edgar Wright, director of the excellent new documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ join host Brian Hiatt for a career-spanning discussion
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22/06/21•46m 51s
Wolfgang Van Halen on his Debut Album and Growing Up Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his early years and the making of his debut album as Mammoth WVH
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15/06/21•50m 11s
The Unstoppable Rise of BTS
In the wake of Rolling Stone's BTS cover-story package, Seoul-based music journalist Youngdae Kim, author of the book 'BTS: The Review,' joins host Brian Hiatt to tell the story of how they became the world's biggest band
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09/06/21•48m 39s
Bob Dylan at 80: Best Covers of His Songs and More
We celebrate Bob Dylan's birthday with Angie Martoccio, David Browne, Andy Greene, and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt for a look at our new list of the greatest Dylan covers and much more
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01/06/21•49m 26s
10 Years of Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'
We look back at the making (and meaning) of a pop masterpiece, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt, who was in the studio with Gaga as she finished the album
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25/05/21•46m 38s
From Jay Z to Foo Fighters to Tina Turner, Inside the Rock Hall's 2021 Class
Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to talk about a diverse class, and we play Greene's interviews with new inductees LL Cool J, the Go Gos, and Carole King
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19/05/21•45m 3s
The Genesis of Genesis (and the Future of Reunion Tours)
With Genesis embarking on a huge reunion tour, Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for a look at the band’s unique prog-to-pop journey – and a discussion of the prospects for other post-COVID reunions
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11/05/21•48m 17s
The Mad Genius of Jim Steinman
We dig into the gloriously over-the-top work of the late songwriter behind Meatloaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and much more, with Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt
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04/05/21•49m 16s
Michael Stipe on R.E.M.'s Legacy
Stipe looks back on R.E.M.'s career, discusses his solo music, and much more in an interview with Rob Sheffield. Plus: Sheffield and Brian Hiatt reflect on R.E.M.'s history and influence
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27/04/21•42m 5s
The Life and Music of DMX
We look back at the complex life and brilliant music of the late rapper, with Jeff Ihaza and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt
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21/04/21•42m 31s
Why Tina Turner Is the Queen of Rock
We look back at Tina Turner’s triumphs, tragedies, and one-of-a-kind career, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt
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13/04/21•45m 57s
Best of RSMN: The Songwriting Genius of Adam Schlesinger
From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon
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06/04/21•50m 18s
Neil Young’s Lost Classics
We dive into the newly released ‘70s masterpieces of Neil Young’s ‘Archives Volume II,’ with Angie Martoccio, Rob Sheffield, Andy Greene and David Browne joining host Brian Hiatt
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31/03/21•47m 24s
Were the 2021 Grammys… Good?
Mankaprr Conteh, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the great performances and problematic moments of the 2021 Grammys
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26/03/21•50m 39s
The Secret History of Hair Metal (But Don't Call It That)
Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, authors of 'Nöthin' But a Good Time,' a new oral history of '80s hard rock, share untold tales of one of music's wildest eras
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17/03/21•48m 37s
The Black Crowes Look Back at ‘Shake Your Moneymaker’
Chris and Rich Robinson look back at the birth of the Black Crowes, the making of their debut, and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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10/03/21•55m 50s
Two Robots and A Dream: A Farewell to Daft Punk
We look back at how French dance duo Daft Punk changed music forever, with Jonah Weiner, who wrote their Rolling Stone cover story, joining host Brian Hiatt
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03/03/21•52m 53s
Best of RSMN: The Genius of Nina Simone
Nina Simone's brother, Sam Waymon, shares intimate memories of his genius sister with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne
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24/02/21•47m 21s
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Look Back
The legendary producers and songwriters share stories behind their greatest hits for Janet Jackson and more with host Brian Hiatt
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17/02/21•52m 42s
The Women Who Helped Create Hip-Hop
Clover Hope, author of the great new book 'The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop,' shares stories from the early years of women in hip-hop with host Brian Hiatt
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10/02/21•46m 56s
Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" and the Greatest Debut Singles Ever
We discuss the song that's instantly taken over 2021, and look back at other world-shaking debuts, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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02/02/21•49m 3s
Year in Review: Hip-Hop in 2020
From the loss of Pop Smoke to the reign of Megan Thee Stallion, we look back at the many stories of the last year in hip-hop – and look ahead to this year – with Jeff Ihaza joining host Brian Hiatt
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27/01/21•45m 25s
The Best Albums of 2020
From Bad Bunny to the Weeknd, from Bob Dylan to Ariana Grande, we dig into last year’s best, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Simon Vozick-Levinson
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20/01/21•48m 26s
Diane Warren: My Life in Songs
The legendary songwriter, who's releasing her debut album later this year, shares stories from songs spanning her entire career, from "Rhythm of the Night" to "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing," with host Brian Hiatt
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12/01/21•46m 56s
BEST OF RSMN: Justin Townes Earle: The Rolling Stone Interview
In 2019, a year before Earle's passing, the singer-songwriter sat down for an intimate interview with host Brian Hiatt
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05/01/21•42m 5s
Taylor Swift's 'Evermore': The Ultimate Breakdown
We examine Taylor Swift's latest surprise album, track by track, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt
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22/12/20•1h
The Best Songs of 2020
From the Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" to Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love," we look back at the year in songs, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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16/12/20•49m 22s
Musicians on Musicians! Lil' Wayne/Lil' Baby; Lars Ulrich/Phoebe Bridgers; Brittany Howard/Margo Price
From Rolling Stone's annual Musicians on Musicians package, we feature revealing conversations between Lil' Wayne and Lil' Baby; Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Phoebe Bridgers; and Brittany Howard and Margo Price
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08/12/20•51m 4s
Best of RSMN: Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein Tell All
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein discuss the origins of Blondie and more with host Brian Hiatt
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03/12/20•38m 12s
Smokey Robinson: The Rolling Stone Interview
Smokey Robinson, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, tells the stories behind his Motown classics and much more in a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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24/11/20•46m 4s
From "YMCA" to "Fortunate Son," Inside The Trump Era's Weird Musical Battles
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to discuss cultural battles over music over the last four years, plus the best and worst protest songs, the future of music under Biden, and more
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17/11/20•42m 55s
Inside the Reinvention of the Music Business
From TikTok to Fortnite to Twitch and beyond, we discuss how the music business is radically transforming in 2020. Amy X. Wang, Samantha Hissong, and Ethan Millman join host Brian Hiatt for a look at the innovators on Rolling Stone’s Future 25 list.
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10/11/20•33m 24s
The Making of Kendrick Lamar
Marcus J. Moore, author of The Butterfly Effect, a new book on Kendrick Lamar, takes host Brian Hiatt through the life and times of one of the 21st century's most important artists
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03/11/20•45m 45s
Mariah Carey Book Club! Inside the Year's Best Music Memoir
We dig deep into Mariah Carey's revelatory, moving new book, from her childhood traumas to her rise to superstardom, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield
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30/10/20•42m 48s
Phoebe Bridgers: The Rolling Stone Interview
Bridgers, one of the greatest singer/songwriters of her generation, talks about her influences, her writing process, why she finds sadness funny, and much more
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23/10/20•42m 37s
The Life and Music of Eddie Van Halen
We pay tribute to the late guitar god, with previously unheard interview audio, a discussion with biographer Greg Renoff, and tributes from Tom Morello, Steve Vai, and Gene Simmons
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12/10/20•46m 19s
'Kid A' at 20: A Look Back at Radiohead's Masterpiece
We dig into the making (and meaning) of Radiohead's 'Kid A,' with Steven Hyden, who has a new book on the album, joining host Brian Hiatt
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06/10/20•41m 4s
500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Inside the List
We break down what's new on Rolling Stone's rebooted list of the greatest albums ever, with Brittany Spanos, Jon Dolan, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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29/09/20•43m 54s
The Life and Music of Toots Hibbert
Inside the story of the late reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert, with Rolling Stone Editor Jason Fine, who wrote a definitive Hibbert profile, joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus: audio from Fine's interviews with Toots.
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22/09/20•45m 44s
Melissa Etheridge: The Rolling Stone Interview
Etheridge looks back at her entire career in an intimate conversation with host Brian Hiatt, from writing her greatest hits to her time with Bruce Springsteen
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15/09/20•44m 11s
Katy Perry and the Future of Pop
Katy Perry talks with Brittany Spanos about her new album Smile, her hopes for the rest of her career and more. Plus: We break down Perry’s place in the pop universe
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31/08/20•44m 34s
Why Did The Beatles Really Break Up?
We preview Peter Jackson's Beatles movie and look back at the most heartbreaking band split ever, with Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt
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25/08/20•44m 9s
From W.A.S.P. to "WAP" – The Weird History of Moral Panics Over Lyrics
We discuss how the conservative freakout over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's new song is just the latest in a long series of lyrical controversies, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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18/08/20•43m 18s
From Rage to Audioslave to E Street, Tom Morello Looks Back
With his book 'Whatever It Takes' on its way, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist looks back on his life and career, explains how his style developed, and reflects on current events
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11/08/20•44m 3s
Taylor Swift's 'Folklore': The Ultimate Breakdown
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to go track-by-track through Swift's surprise release
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05/08/20•47m 55s
The Adventures of Bob Dylan in the 21st Century
From "Things Have Changed" on, we look at the best of Dylan's 21st-century catalog, with Angie Martoccio, Jon Dolan and Simon Vozick-Levinson joining host Brian Hiatt
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31/07/20•43m 49s
Jimmy Buffett: The Rolling Stone Interview
The singer/songwriter talks about the early days of his career, the future of concerts, his encounters with Hunter S. Thompson and Bob Dylan and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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21/07/20•43m 3s
The Birth of 'Hamilton'
With the 'Hamilton' film now streaming, we look back at the genesis of the show and more with musical director Alex Lacamoire
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16/07/20•45m 44s
Alanis Morissette Looks Back, and Ahead
In a revealing conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Morissette talks about her new album, the 'Jagged Little Pill' musical and 25th anniversary, and her whole career
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02/07/20•40m 38s
A Conversation with John Legend
John Legend talks with host Brian Hiatt about his just-released album Bigger Love, why the current wave of Black Lives Matter protests have made him hopeful, life as the sexiest man alive, and much more
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24/06/20•38m 15s
A Conversation with Killer Mike
Killer Mike talks with Jamil Smith about Run the Jewels' great new album, the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, and much more
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16/06/20•45m 46s
Ice Cube on the Making of ‘F–k tha Police’ and N.W.A’s history
In a 2015 interview, Ice Cube looks back on the N.W.A. classic that’s climbing the charts again now – and tells the story of the birth of N.W.A
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09/06/20•52m 56s
A Conversation with Robbie Robertson
With the new documentary 'Once Were Brothers' out now, Robertson looks back on the story of the Band, his time with Bob Dylan and much more
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03/06/20•44m 40s
Britney Spears' 'Oops!... I Did It Again' – A 20th Anniversary Celebration
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to look back at Spears' classic second album. Plus: video director Nigel Dick on his time with Britney
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27/05/20•47m 51s
The Life and Music of Little Richard
We celebrate the barrier-smashing career and timeless music of a rock n' roll founding father, with Rob Sheffield, David Browne and Patrick Doyle joining host Brian Hiatt. Plus, Steve Van Zandt pays tribute
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20/05/20•42m 30s
Is 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' Fiona Apple's Best Album?
A journey through the entire catalog of Fiona Apple, one of the most consistent artists of her generation, with Claire Shaffer, Brittany Spanos, and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt
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04/05/20•44m 16s
A Conversation with Dua Lipa
The pop star on on her great new album 'Future Nostalgia,' whether she's a "female alpha," and much more
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27/04/20•42m 47s
The Greatest Concerts We've Ever Seen
In a time without live shows, we look back at the highlights of lifetimes of concert-going, with Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, and Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt (plus special guests Brendan Benson and Brian Fallon)
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21/04/20•43m 36s
Remembering John Prine and Bill Withers
We play an unheard interview with Bill Withers by Andy Greene and look back on John Prine's singular career, with Patrick Doyle joining host Brian Hiatt
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13/04/20•42m 59s
The Songwriting Genius of Adam Schlesinger
From Fountains of Wayne to "That Thing You Do" and beyond, Alan Sepinwall and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt pay tribute to a great songwriter, gone too soon
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07/04/20•45m 4s
Songs of Comfort, with Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow
We discuss songs of solace in our current crisis, with some very special guests – including Taylor Swift – joining host Brian Hiatt
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27/03/20•46m 38s
Cancellations, Chaos: How the Pandemic Halted the Music Biz
We go deep on an unprecedented challenge for the music industry in the face of COV-19, with reporters Amy X. Wang, Samantha Hissong and Ethan Millman joining host Brian Hiatt
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23/03/20•38m 48s
A Conversation with Jason Isbell
Isbell, one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, talks about his upcoming album, Reunions, A Star is Born, and his entire career with host Brian Hiatt
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18/03/20•46m 48s
The Magic of BTS - and the History of Boy Bands
We look at the triumph of BTS, and how they fit in with the long history of boy bands, with Jezebel senior writer Maria Sherman (author of an upcoming boy-band history) joining Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt
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11/03/20•42m 48s
The Holland Brothers: How We Wrote Motown's Classics
Brian and Eddie Holland, who co-wrote Motown hits from "Heat Wave" to "Stop! In the Name of Love" – and authors of a new memoir – share tales from a pop golden age
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05/03/20•46m 26s
The Best (and Worst) Live Albums of All Time
Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the highs and lows of classic live albums. Plus, engineer Bob Pridden shares the story of The Who’s ‘Live at Leeds’ on its 50th anniversary
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19/02/20•41m 8s
Sheryl Crow: The Rolling Stone Interview
In a revealing conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Sheryl Crow discusses her final album, her early days and much more
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11/02/20•47m 49s
The Weird Vibes and Unlikely Triumphs of the 2020 Grammys
From Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish to Aerosmith and beyond, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to dig deep into Music's Oddest Night
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03/02/20•45m 25s
From Nine Inch Nails to the Doobies to Biggie: Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2020 Class
Trent Reznor talks about Nine Inch Nails' Hall of Fame induction with Andy Greene; plus, Doobie Brothers history with founding member Patrick Simmons and a look at the RRHOF's future with host Brian Hiatt
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28/01/20•44m 34s
The Life and Music of Neil Peart
In 2015 interview audio, Rush's late drummer and lyricist reflects on the pains and pleasures of his work. Plus, Hank Shteamer and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to look back on Peart's legacy
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21/01/20•43m 25s
The Best Songs of 2019
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt for an in-depth look at 2019's musical highlights
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16/01/20•37m 39s
A Conversation with the Black Keys
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney sit down with Rolling Stone's Patrick Doyle to discuss their new album and their entire career
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08/01/20•38m 34s
Debbie Harry: My Life in Blondie and Beyond
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie discuss their career and Harry's new book with host Brian Hiatt
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26/12/19•35m 5s
The Life and Music of Juice Wrld
In early December, Juice Wrld died not long after his 21st birthday. Brendan Klinkenberg and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to look back at the rapper's genre-hopping, too-short career
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18/12/19•40m 49s
Billie Eilish, Van Halen, and Musical Generation Gaps
Billie Eilish doesn't know Van Halen – which is totally fine. Andy Greene, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to talk about two acts who couldn't be more different, and yet somehow surprisingly similar
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11/12/19•41m 46s
Rediscovering Janis Joplin
Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: Her Life and Music, joins host Brian Hiatt to offer fresh perspective on a rock legend
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27/11/19•42m 23s
The Secret History of the Black Crowes
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman, author of a new memoir, tells host Brian Hiatt the harrowing, occasionally hilarious story of his former band's self-destructive tendencies
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19/11/19•45m 43s
Exploring the Rage Against the Machine and My Chemical Romance Reunions
Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the just-announced reunions of Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance and the Black Crowes
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12/11/19•39m 17s
Kanye West's Road to 'Jesus is King'
Brendan Klinkenberg joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss 'Jesus is King' how Kanye West's musical path headed towards gospel
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06/11/19•36m 23s
The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Western Stars' Movie
Longtime Springsteen collaborator Thom Zimny, who co-directed 'Western Stars,' joins host Brian Hiatt to go behind the scenes of the acclaimed documentary
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29/10/19•33m 16s
Billy Idol on the Birth of Punk Rock and His Life in Music
From hanging with the Sex Pistols at their first gigs to his own roller-coaster career, Billy Idol tells all to host Brian Hiatt
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22/10/19•40m 58s
A Conversation with the Pixies
The Pixies (Black Francis, Paz Lenchantin, David Lovering, Joey Santiago) sit down with Andy Greene to discuss their new album Beneath the Eyrie and their whole career
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16/10/19•36m 46s
A Conversation with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the making of Wilco's new album, 'Ode to Joy,' and much more
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09/10/19•35m 40s
The Life and Music of the Cars' Ric Ocasek
The quirky musical path of the Cars frontman, with host Brian Hiatt and David Browne. Plus: Remembering Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter
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02/10/19•35m 28s
Taylor Swift's "Lover": The Ultimate Album Breakdown
In the wake of Rolling Stone's cover story, host Brian Hiatt, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield go track by track on Swift's new album
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25/09/19•38m 49s
The Life and Music of Linda Ronstadt
Longtime manager Peter Asher joins host Brian Hiatt explains how Ronstadt became a '70s superstar; David Browne and Angie Martoccio tell the rest of her story
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17/09/19•36m 54s
An Intimate Look at Harry Styles' Life and Music
Rob Sheffield, author of Rolling Stone's Harry Styles cover story, joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt to give an up-close look at one of the most singular stars in modern music
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10/09/19•38m 33s
How Spoon Made Their Greatest Hits
Spoon's Britt Daniel, Jim Eno and Alex Fischel tell the story of the band and the making of songs on their new best-of compilation
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27/08/19•42m 28s
How Migos, Lil Baby and Atlanta Hip-Hop Conquered the World
With their new compilation album out, Quality Control co-founders Coach K and Pee tell the story of their Atlanta label's underdog triumph, from Migos to Lil Baby to Lil Yachty and beyond
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21/08/19•35m 19s
Woodstock at 50: The Untold Stories
Country Joe McDonald and Santana's Michael Carabello join Andy Zax – producer of a comprehensive new box set – and host Brian Hiatt to look back at the original Woodstock
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13/08/19•39m 19s
The Secret Origin of Sublime
Founding bassist Eric Wilson digs into his early days with Bradley Nowell; plus, Rome Ramirez explains how he helped revive the band
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06/08/19•30m 43s
Was There Anything Good About Woodstock '99?
From Limp Bizkit and Korn to Bush and the Chemical Brothers, Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt look back at their messy experiences at a disastrous festival
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30/07/19•41m 46s
The Best Hip-Hop Songs and Albums of 2019 (So Far)
Charles Holmes and Brendan Klinkenberg join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the moments defining 2019 hip-hop, from DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion to J. Cole and Lil Nas X
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23/07/19•39m 59s
The Best Songs of 1999
Rob Sheffield joins Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt to dip into his list of the 99 best songs of 1999, from Mandy Moore and ODB to the Chemical Brothers and Fiona Apple
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16/07/19•39m 54s
The Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
Hear a breakdown of the year’s stand-out albums – Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan join host Brian Hiatt to discuss
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02/07/19•36m 58s
Duff McKagan: The Rolling Stone Interview
The Guns N' Roses co-founder discusses reuniting with Axl and Slash, his new solo album, his road to sobriety, the loss of Scott Weiland and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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25/06/19•41m 0s
True Tales of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue
Byrds leader Roger McGuinn and Rolling Thunder Revue producer Louie Kemp share memories of the legendary tour and discuss Martin Scorsese's fiction-spiked documentary with host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene
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18/06/19•38m 33s
Justin Townes Earle: The Rolling Stone Interview
Songwriting secrets, addiction, the glories of Springsteen and much more in a wild conversation between Justin Townes Earle and host Brian Hiatt
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12/06/19•37m 38s
Jakob Dylan on His New Laurel Canyon Documentary and the Wallflowers' Hits
Jakob Dylan and director Andy Slater discuss 'Echo in the Canyon' documentary and the making of the Wallflowers' hits with host Brian hiatt
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04/06/19•39m 28s
A Conversation with Billy Joel
Billy Joel talks with Rolling Stone's Andy Greene about turning 70, quitting songwriting, making The Stranger and much more
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29/05/19•40m 42s
A Conversation with Stephen Malkmus
The former Pavement frontman sits down with host Brian Hiatt to talk about his new album, '90s indie feuds, the possible future of Pavement and much more
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21/05/19•39m 23s
How Apple's GarageBand Changed Music
Rolling Stone music business reporter Amy X. Wang joins host Brian Hiatt to break down the story of GarageBand, and the history of home recording
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16/05/19•36m 57s
The Zombies: The Rolling Stone Interview
To celebrate their induction into the Rock and Roll of Fame, the Zombies' Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone sit down with host Brian Hiatt for a frank, hilarious discussion of their entire career
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01/05/19•44m 48s
How Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are reshaping music
We take a deep look at two of 2019's biggest new stars – Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X. Rob Sheffield, Charles Holmes and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt
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23/04/19•40m 46s
The 50 Greatest Grunge Albums of All Time
From L7 to Pearl Jam, inside Rolling Stone's list of the best grunge albums ever. Suzy Exposito, Angie Martoccio and Kory Grow join host Brian Hiatt to discuss
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15/04/19•42m 16s
Hear Untold Tales of Bruce Springsteen and CSNY
Host Brian Hiatt and David Browne tell stories from their acclaimed new books on the songs of Bruce Springsteen and the roller-coaster career of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (with assistance from Andy Greene)
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09/04/19•44m 2s
Can Hollywood Save Rock? Inside the Biopic Boom
Rock lives – but mostly at the movies. Andy Greene joins Brian Hiatt to discuss 'The Dirt,' 'Rocket Man,' and all the rock movies to come: Why is Hollywood investing so deeply in rock, and what does it bode for the future?
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04/04/19•39m 27s
Rob Thomas: The Rolling Stone Interview
Rob Thomas breaks down his new solo LP, the making of "Smooth," the glories of weed and much more in a career-spanning interview with host Brian Hiatt
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31/03/19•35m 18s
Was Lil Peep Destined to Be The Next Kurt Cobain?
Inside the short life, promising career and tragic death of Lil Peep, who could've been the voice of a generation, with David Peisner, Christian Hoard and host Brian Hiatt
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20/03/19•33m 15s
Green River and the Birth of Grunge
Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament and Mark Arm go deep on the story of Seattle's Green River with Kory Grow
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13/03/19•47m 41s
The Many Lives of Weezer
The weird story of how Weezer became rock’s most unkillable band, as told by Steven Hyden and Andy Greene, with host Brian Hiatt
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07/03/19•36m 56s
The Life and Music of the Monkees’ Peter Tork
We play unheard interviews with the late Peter Tork – while Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to make the case for the Monkees’ greatness
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25/02/19•38m 0s
Best and Worst Moments of the 2019 Grammys
Did the Grammys pull off a course correction this year? Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos break the show down with host Brian Hiatt
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18/02/19•40m 2s
The Secret History of "Walk This Way"
How Run-DMC and Aerosmith changed music: Geoff Edgers, author of a new book on the song's history, and producer Jack Douglas join host Brian Hiatt
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12/02/19•37m 41s
The Best and Worst Super Bowl Performances of All Time
From the glories of Prince, Beyonce and Bruce to the Who's flop, we praise and roast the whole history of Super Bowl performances – with Rob Sheffield, David Browne, Andy Greene and host Brian Hiatt
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10/02/19•38m 0s
Gary Clark Jr.: The Rolling Stone Interview
The guitar hero breaks down his whole career and his bold new album, This Land, in a definitive interview with Patrick Doyle
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31/01/19•35m 44s
Fyre Festival and the Long, Wild History of Disastrous Music Fests
From Fyre Festival to Altamont to Woodstock '99, we examine some of the most disastrous music fests of all time – and look forward to the 50th Woodstock anniversary – panelists Brittany Spanos, David Browne, Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt
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28/01/19•38m 48s
Pete Townshend on the Past and Future of the Who
Andy Greene sits down with Pete Townshend in his London home to discuss the Who's orchestral tour, surprise new album, why they can't play 'Tommy' anymore and many other topics
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22/01/19•38m 45s
The Best Albums of 2018
Inside our list of the year's best albums, from Nicki Minaj to Paul McCartney. Brittany Spanos, Brendan Klinkenberg, Rob Sheffield and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to break it all down
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14/01/19•39m 51s
Life Lessons from Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart shares some wisdom, musical and otherwise, in a career-spanning interview with Andy Greene
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27/12/18•40m 40s
Will Radiohead Show Up? And Other Pressing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of '19 Questions
Andy Greene and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Joel Peresman join host Brian Hiatt for a deep dive into one of the strongest Rock Hall of Fame classes in years. Plus: interviews with the Zombies' Colin Blunstone and former Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst
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17/12/18•46m 2s
2018: The Year in Pop
From Ariana Grande’s chart domination to Taylor Swift’s monster tour and much more, a deep look at a weird year in pop with Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt
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10/12/18•43m 36s
2018: The Year in Hip-Hop
Inside the artists and trends that defined the year’s dominant genre, with Brendan Klinkenberg, Charles Holmes and host Brian Hiatt
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04/12/18•42m 24s
Elvis Costello: The Rolling Stone Interview
Costello sits down with host Brian Hiatt for a career-spanning chat, from his debut album to his just-released latest with the Imposters, Look Now
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26/11/18•45m 13s
Rediscovering the Beatles' 'White Album'
Rob Sheffield and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to dig into the highs and lows of the Beatles' massive new 'White Album' reissue
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20/11/18•42m 40s
The 98 Best Songs of 1998
From Harvey Danger to Fatboy Slim to Aaliyah, Rob Sheffield breaks down his list of 1998's greatest with host Brian Hiatt
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12/11/18•49m 40s
'Bohemian Rhapsody' – and Why Even Flawed Music Biopics Rule
We (lovingly) roast Queen's smash-hit biopic, and break down its factual inaccuracies – host Brian Hiatt is joined by Brittany Spanos, David Fear and Andy Greene
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06/11/18•39m 5s
The Making of Bob Dylan's 'Blonde on Blonde'
How Dylan went to Nashville to make one of the greatest albums ever – Daryl Sanders, author of a new book on the album, and guitarist Wayne Moss join host Brian Hiatt
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30/10/18•36m 17s
Johnny Marr: The Rolling Stone Interview
From the Smiths' break-up to his excellent new solo album and everything in between, Marr sits down for a career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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23/10/18•40m 12s
What's Up With Kanye's MAGA Adventure?
Taylor Swift made an eloquent political statement; Kanye West says his red hat gives him superpowers. We dig deep into Kanye's Oval Office visit, as well as Taylor's own political move, with host Brian Hiatt joined by Tessa Stuart, Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson
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15/10/18•37m 16s
"A Star Is Born": Inside Lady Gaga's Triumph
Brittany Spanos and David Fear join host Brian Hiatt for an obsessive discussion of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's instant classic (is it anti-pop?) – and the long, campy lineage of "A Star Is Born"
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10/10/18•42m 28s
Phil Collins on the Weirdest Moments of His Career – and His New Tour
Collins talks to Andy Greene about playing with Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel and more, and previews his U.S. tour
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02/10/18•31m 48s
Paul Stanley Explains Why Kiss Is Saying Farewell
The Starchild himself joins host Brian Hiatt to break down Kiss' impending retirement, his relationship with Gene Simmons and much more; plus, Andy Greene takes on the larger trend of rockers leaving the road
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24/09/18•44m 54s
The Life and Music of Mac Miller
We look back at the far-too-short career of Mac Miller, who died at the age of 26 on September 7th, with Brendan Klinkenberg and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt, who also plays some of his 2016 interview with the rapper
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18/09/18•43m 3s
Britney's "...Baby One More Time" At 20!
Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos and host Brian Hiatt go deep on how a teenage Britney Spears changed the face of pop
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11/09/18•44m 20s
Ice Cube on the Secret History of N.W.A.
In a revealing 2015 interview with host Brian Hiatt, Ice Cube dug into the earliest days of N.W.A. – and gangsta rap itself – while also explaining exactly why he left the group
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28/08/18•41m 40s
The Life and Music of Aretha Franklin (Plus, Aretha on Her Favorite Songs)
Biographer David Ritz joins host Brian Hiatt, David Browne and Patrick Doyle to talk about the formative influences behind Franklin's music, and we play Doyle's emotional 2014 interview with her, where Franklin goes through decades of her favorite music.
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20/08/18•40m 47s
Best Songs of the 21st Century (Pt. 1, feat. Patrick Carney and Amerie)
The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and Amerie join host Brian Hiatt (along with Brittany Spanos and Simon Vozick-Levinson) to talk about “Tighten Up” and “1 Thing” – their entries on Rolling Stone’s list of the 21st century’s best songs
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14/08/18•40m 58s
Roger Daltrey on the Legend of the Who
The Who's frontman talks with Andy Greene – plus, Andy joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the band's legacy
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06/08/18•47m 5s
50 Years of the MC5's Rock Revolution: Wayne Kramer Looks Back
Soon after the MC5 changed rock forever, guitarist Wayne Kramer was in prison. Kramer, author of a new autobiography, joins host Brian Hiatt to look back on one of rock's wildest lives
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30/07/18•38m 50s
Interpol frontman Paul Banks: The Rolling Stone Interview
As Interpol prepare to release their strong new album, Marauder, frontman Paul Banks joins host Brian Hiatt for a look back on their entire career
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24/07/18•45m 26s
What is 2018’s Song of the Summer?
From Drake to Kacey Musgraves, we evaluate the candidates for the defining song of summer 2018. Rolling Stone’s Sarah Grant, Brendan Klinkenberg and Simon-Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to discuss
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17/07/18•42m 49s
The Life and Music of Paul Simon
From battles with Art Garfunkel to the Graceland controversies, Paul Simon's biographer, Robert Hilburn, takes host Brian Hiatt inside the surprisingly dramatic artistic journey of a great American singer/songwriter
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02/07/18•47m 2s
Inside 2018's Best Albums, So Far
Take a guided tour of Rolling Stone's list of the 50 best albums of 2018, so far, with staffers Sarah Grant, Simon Vozick-Levinson and Chris Weingarten, plus host Brian Hiatt
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26/06/18•44m 20s
Bowie, "2001" and The Secret History of Sci-Fi Rock
Author Jason Heller breaks down his the new book "Strange Stars," which traces the weird, fascinating synergy between classic rock and science fiction, with host Brian Hiat
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19/06/18•48m 45s
Drake vs. Pusha-T and The Greatest Hip-Hop Beefs of All Time
Brendan Klinkenberg, Simon Vozick-Levinson, Chris Weingarten and host Brian Hiatt break down the Drake vs. Pusha-T battle , and trace the rich history of rap beefs
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12/06/18•48m 25s
How Camilla Cabello Conquered Pop
Brittany Spanos, Joe Levy and Alex Morris – who wrote Rolling Stone's new Camilla Cabello cover story – join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the pop star's rise
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04/06/18•41m 46s
Secrets of Def Leppard's Hits
As Def Leppard hit the road with Journey, frontman Joe Elliott breaks down the making of their greatest hits, their unlikely hip-hop influences, working with a young Taylor Swift and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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30/05/18•46m 5s
Confessions of A Frontman: Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody on His Hard-Fought Return
Why did it take seven years between Snow Patrol albums? Frontman Gary Lightbody tells host Brian Hiatt about overcoming depression and a drinking problem to make some of his best music
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22/05/18•48m 36s
Questlove's Secrets of Musical Creation
The Roots' Questlove, author of the new book Creative Quest, breaks down a dazzling list of musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Meg White, in a wide-ranging interview with host Brian Hiatt
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14/05/18•40m 25s
The Long Life and Slow Death of "Classic Rock"
What exactly is "classic rock"? And are we in its last days? Steven Hyden, author of "Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock," weighs in on the legends of the Doors, Led Zeppelin and more with host Brian Hiatt
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08/05/18•41m 19s
A Conversation with Fleetwood Mac
Where did Lindsey Buckingham go? As they prep for a new tour, the members of Fleetwood Mac (including new additions Mike Campbell and Neil Finn) explain it all to Andy Greene
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01/05/18•46m 29s
Beyoncé at Coachella: The Ultimate Play-by-Play
Suzy Exposito, Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to analyze the highlights of Beychella
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23/04/18•42m 34s
Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss: Desmond Child Tells the Stories Behind the Hits
As Bon Jovi enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, legendary songwriter Desmond Child tells host Brian Hiatt about co-writing their hits – plus tales of Aerosmith, Kiss, Ricky Martin and more
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17/04/18•42m 2s
The Genius of Nina Simone, Remembered by Her Brother
As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prepares to induct Nina Simone, her brother Sam Waymon joins host Brian Hiatt and David Browne to share intimate memories of his genius sister
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09/04/18•42m 56s
The Death of Downloads and CDs; Artist to Watch: Soccer Mommy
Steve Knopper joins host Brian Hiatt to trace streaming's conquest of music sales back to Napster; Sophie Allison of Soccer Mommy explains the influences behind her great new album
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03/04/18•37m 59s
Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls: The Rolling Stone Q+A
The bassist for England's loudest band sits down with host Brian Hiatt to discuss exploding drummers, his new solo LP, Spinal Tap's break-up, Brexit, Satan's toupee, erectile dysfunction and much more
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26/03/18•44m 23s
Craig Mack's Life and Career – and Jack White's new LP
We go deep on the life of Bad Boy Records legend Craig Mack – as well as Jack White's new album and Rolling Stone cover story. Host Brian Hiatt, who wrote the White story, is joined by Christian Hoard, Chris Weingarten and Jon Dolan to discuss.
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20/03/18•43m 27s
The Making of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks – and 1968's Secret History
Author Ryan H. Walsh discusses his new book, Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968, with host Brian Hiatt – and musician John Payne shares stories from the making of the LP
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13/03/18•40m 15s
Kelly Clarkson: The Rolling Stone Q+A
Clarkson joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about returning to TV with The Voice, her new album, her dramatic clashes with her old label, and much more
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07/03/18•47m 50s
Julian Casablancas on his Voidz reinvention, the Strokes and the Looming Apocalypse
Casablancas and his Voidz bandmates Beardo and Jake Bercovici join host Brian Hiatt for a deep conversation on their new album, the disappointments of modern pop, the dark state of the world and much more
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26/02/18•41m 25s
Is the Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Really a Reunion?
The Pumpkins just announced a major reunion tour – without bassist D'Arcy Wretzky. Host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene dig into how we got here, and whether fans will buy three-quarters of the classic line-up – while also going through the band's entire fraught history.
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21/02/18•44m 43s
Why is Everyone Picking on Justin Timberlake?
Timberlake just scored a number-one album in the face of a huge backlash. Host Brian Hiatt goes deep with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield on how Justin went from beloved pop icon to online punching bag.
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13/02/18•43m 7s
Can the Grammys Be Saved?
This year's Grammys ceremony made almost no one happy. Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to discuss its ups (Kesha, Kendrick) and downs (no Lorde performance?), the awards' oft-bizarre history (Natalie Cole!), and its possible future.
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06/02/18•43m 38s
The Life and Music of Dolores O'Riordan
Legendary video director Sam Bayer and Rolling Stone reporter David Browne join host Brian Hiatt to dive into the late star's story – and the making of the "Zombie" video. Plus, Bayer talks two of his other '90s classics: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "No Rain"
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30/01/18•38m 41s
Franz Ferdinand: The Rolling Stone Interview
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on their new album, Always Ascending. They also look back at their classic debut LP, review the new Justin Timberlake song and much more
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23/01/18•42m 51s
Lana Del Rey vs. Radiohead (plus: one of Clarence Clemons' last interviews)
Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene join host Brian Hiatt to break down the history behind the Radiohead vs. Lana Del Rey battle; plus, to celebrate what would've been Clarence Clemons' 76th birthday, we play one of his final conversations
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16/01/18•39m 53s
Can Greta Van Fleet Save Classic Rock?
Host Brian Hiatt talks to Greta Van Fleet, the young Michigan buzz band who make songs that sound like unearthed Led Zeppelin outtakes. Plus: rock critic Steven Hyden explains why the band might have a shot at mainstream success
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08/01/18•43m 45s
Bob Seger: The Rolling Stone Interview
Seger talks to Andy Greene about his recent health scare, his new album, his rock n' roll legacy and more
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02/01/18•42m 22s
What's Next for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, the Moody Blues' Justin Hayward and more talk about their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Andy Greene, while Greene and host Brian Hiatt discuss the future of the institution
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26/12/17•40m 45s
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen: The Rolling Stone Interview
In his first major interview since Walter Becker's death, Fagen talks about their decades-long partnership, Becker's final years and much more with host Brian Hiatt
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19/12/17•45m 30s
The Best Songs of 2017
Exploring the hits and shoulda-been hits of 2017 with Rob Sheffield, Sarah Grant, Chris Weingarten, Jon Dolan and host Brian Hiatt
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12/12/17•41m 25s
The 50 Best Albums of 2017
Inside our list of the year's best albums, from hitmakers like Lorde and Kendrick to discoveries like Open Mike Eagle. Brittany Spanos and Jon Dolan break down the list – and the year's music trends.
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04/12/17•44m 21s
Scott Weiland: The Lost Interview
An intense, never-before-heard 2007 conversation between the late singer and host Brian Hiatt about drugs, rock n’ roll and Weiland’s hopes for the future
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27/11/17•51m 24s
Taylor Swift's "Reputation": The Ultimate Breakdown
Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to go track-by-track on Taylor's just-released new album
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20/11/17•38m 12s
Bowie's Last Years – and Nile Rodgers on Making "Let's Dance"
As a new Bowie documentary looms, host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene look at the star's insanely productive final years – an in-depth chat with Nile Rodgers on making 1983's "Let's Dance."
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14/11/17•46m 33s
The Mystery of Dylan’s Gospel Years
Biographer Clinton Heylin, gospel singer Regina McCrary and drummer Jim Keltner join host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene to weigh in on Bob Dylan’s most mysterious era, as he releases the box set Trouble No More
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06/11/17•42m 51s
The Untold Story of New Order and Joy Division
Former New Order bassist Peter Hook (author of the new book Substance: Inside New Order) breaks down how Joy Division turned into New Order, remembers Ian Curtis, and much, much more in a hilarious, deep, career-spanning interview with host Brian Hiatt
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30/10/17•45m 59s
Kurt, Janis, Amy: The Stories Behind the Photos
Three legendary photographers – Baron Wolman, Mark Seliger and Max Vadukul – join Rolling Stone's creative director, Jodi Peckman, and host Brian Hiatt to share tales of creating some of the magazine's most famous images, from a drugged-out Amy Winehouse to a playfully rebellious Kurt Cobain
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23/10/17•44m 33s
Inside Springsteen on Broadway
Breaking down the hottest show on Broadway with host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene, who also explore Springsteen's extensive history as an solo acoustic performer and storyteller
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16/10/17•40m 14s
Tom Petty: His Life and Music
The late star speaks in unheard interview recordings – plus, Mike Campbell recalls the early days of the Heartbreakers and biographer Warren Zanes joins host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene to recall his time with Petty
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10/10/17•45m 56s
The Secret Lives of Lou Reed
Before Lou Reed changed rock history, he had to invent himself. Anthony DeCurtis, author of "Lou Reed: A Life," joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss the life, music and decadent times of one of rock's most essential artists
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03/10/17•44m 8s
The Case For Taylor Swift – And Every One of Her Songs, Ranked
Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos join host Brian Hiatt to break down Rob's ranked list of every single Taylor Swift song
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25/09/17•46m 27s
Prophets of Rage: RATM + Public Enemy + Cypress Hill
The supergroup explains to host Brian Hiatt how Rage Against the Machine merged with Public Enemy (Chuck D and DJ Lord) and Cypress Hill (B-Real) – and became a real band along the way.
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18/09/17•44m 8s
The Genius of Steely Dan's Walter Becker
Inside the complex life and brilliant music of the co-mastermind of one of rock's greatest and most singular bands. Longtime Steely Dan collaborator Eliot Scheiner calls in to discuss his time with Becker (and reveal the secret origin of "Haitian Divorce"); Hank Shteamer, David Browne and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to break down Becker's story.
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11/09/17•38m 58s
Alice Cooper: The Rolling Stone Interview
In a deep, hilarious, career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt, Cooper talks about breaking up his original band, touring with Johnny Depp, his friendship with Glen Campbell, and much more – plus, he reviews the new Taylor Swift single.
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05/09/17•45m 25s
Sammy Hagar's Life Lessons
The singer shares 69 years worth of rock n' roll wisdom with Andy Greene – plus his thoughts on a reunion with Van Halen
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28/08/17•51m 16s
The National Break Down Their Great New Album
The National's Matt Berninger and Bryan Devendorf join host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the making of their new album, Sleep Well Beast. They explain how weed, Donald Trump, Karl Rove inspired some of the songs, and why "rock n' roll in general is on its way out."
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21/08/17•36m 5s
The Story of the Strokes – and NYC Rock's Most Decadent '00s Moments
Did the 2000s NYC rock scene change the world, or fizzle out? Or both? Lizzy Goodman, author of new oral history Meet Me in the Bathroom, joins host Brian Hiatt to discuss.
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14/08/17•41m 28s
Liam Gallagher: Confessions of a Frontman
The former Oasis singer joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his new solo LP, his relationship with Noel, the possible future of his band and much more. Plus: Andy Greene gives the odds on rock reunions
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07/08/17•43m 54s
The Life and Music of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington
Hybrid Theory producer Don Gilmore and Machine Gun Kelly pay tribute to the late singer, and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos and Kory Grow join host Brian Hiatt in the studio
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31/07/17•46m 53s
Iggy Pop: Why I'm Done With Rock Albums
Iggy tells Rolling Stone's Kory Grow about making the new documentary American Valhalla, his album Post-Pop Depression and the mysteries of his musical future
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24/07/17•40m 38s
Adele, Taylor Swift, Semisonic: Dan Wilson on a songwriting life
Semisonic's Dan Wilson spills secrets of writing hits for Adele, Taylor and the Dixie Chicks – and explains how he got there from "Closing Time"
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17/07/17•39m 3s
Radiohead: The Making of OK Computer
How Thom Yorke and his bandmates channeled millennial angst, a haunted castle and the agonies of touring into the final masterpiece of the alt-rock era: Rolling Stone's Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about his cover-story interviews with the band
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10/07/17•43m 12s
The Wildest Van Halen Stories Ever Told
From throwing guacamole at Steve Perry to dissing Michael Anthony, former Van Halen manager Noel Monk (author of the new tell-all Runnin' With the Devil) tells host Brian Hiatt about some of the band's most outrageous (alleged) behavior
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03/07/17•37m 37s
The Greatest Metal Albums of All Time, with Rob Halford
Judas Priest's Rob Halford joins Kory Grow, Hank Shteamer and host Brian Hiatt to discuss Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest metal albums of all time
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27/06/17•47m 39s
The Best Albums of 2017 (So Far)
From Kendrick Lamar to Father John Misty to Lorde, host Brian Hiatt is joined by Jon Dolan, Brittany Spanos and Will Hermes to break down this year's must-listen albums
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19/06/17•43m 47s
Dan Auerbach on His New Solo LP and the Black Keys' Future (Plus: Remembering Gregg Allman)
Dan Auerbach breaks down his wildly different new album, Waiting On A Song, looks back at The Big Come Up's 15th anniversary and more. Plus, Rolling Stone's Mark Binelli remembers his time with Gregg Allman.
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13/06/17•45m 22s
"Sgt. Peppers" at 50! (With an all-star panel: David Crosby, Micky Dolenz and Rick Nielsen)
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, David Crosby and the Monkees' Micky Dolenz (who both visited the Beatles during sessions for the LP), along with Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, join host Brian Hiatt and Rolling Stone's Andy Greene and Rob Sheffield to go deep on the album that changed the world
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06/06/17•40m 14s
Steve Van Zandt Tells All
From his LSD experiments to his days as Bruce Springsteen's roommate to the origins of his Sopranos career and his great new solo album,Soulfire, Little Steven gets real in a live-in-the-studio chat with Andy Greene and host Brian Hiatt
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31/05/17•37m 30s
The Life and Music of Chris Cornell
We remember the late Chris Cornell, and play audio from Cornell's in-depth, revealing Rolling Stone interviews with Kory Grow and Andy Greene.
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22/05/17•46m 18s
The Secret History of the Beatles, with Rob Sheffield
Rob Sheffield, author of the new book Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World, joins host Brian Hiatt and Brittany Spanos to explain why the Fab Four will be relevant forever
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15/05/17•42m 58s
John Lennon: Hear Jann Wenner's Legendary 1970 Interview
In December 1970, Rolling Stone founder and publisher Jann Wenner sat down with John Lennon in New York City as the ex-Beatle prepared to release his solo debut. It became one of the most legendary rock interviews ever, thanks to Lennon's brutally honest thoughts on the Beatles' then-recent breakup and much, much more. This is part one of the audio, presented in celebration of Rolling Stone's 50th anniversary.
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10/05/17•56m 40s
Sheryl Crow: My Life in Music
Sheryl Crow guides host Brian Hiatt through the winding road of her career, explains why she thinks grunge killed rock n' roll and tells the story of how she made her new album during school hours
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02/05/17•46m 36s
"Almost Famous 2": Cameron Crowe on his Harry Styles Cover Story
Crowe, the Rolling Stone legend turned filmmaker, talks with current RS staffers – host Brian Hiatt, Christian Hoard and Brittany Spanos – about hanging with Harry, the art of the profile, Prince and his showbiz future
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24/04/17•49m 34s
Album Flashback: The Making of Dylan's Empire Burlesque
As Bob Dylan continues his latest unexpected career turn with his standards LP Triplicate, Empire Burlesque producer Arthur Baker joins host Brian Hiatt and Andy Greene for an in-depth chat about the making of Dylan's most ultra-'80s album.
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17/04/17•47m 40s
The Wildest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Moments
As Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez and others get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, host Brian HIatt and senior writer Andy Greene take a comprehensive look back at some of the greatest – and craziest – moments in past ceremonies, from Mike Love's fury to Prince's legendary guitar solo.
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10/04/17•41m 51s
Halsey Explains It All: Inside Her New Album and Much More
In her first interview about June 2nd's hopeless fountain kingdom, she goes in-depth on the creation of the album, its elaborate concept and the real-life heartbreak behind the song. She also talks with host Brian Hiatt about the making of her smash-hit Chainsmokers collaboration "Closer," her reaction to newfound fame and more.
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04/04/17•52m 40s
The Life and Music of Chuck Berry
How Chuck Berry helped invent rock n' roll, and changed America forever: Berry biographer Bruce Pegg joins host Brian Hiatt – and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos, Patrick Doyle and Andy Greene – for a revealing discussion.
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27/03/17•45m 11s
Wayne Coyne on Acid, Miley, Mid-Life Crises and More
The Flaming Lips frontman goes deep on his musical and personal evolution over a 30-year-plus rock career, in an ultra-honest interview with host Brian Hiatt
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20/03/17•51m 48s
U2's Pop Turns 20: Great Acts In Artistic Confusion
It's the 20th anniversary of U2's Pop – and the 25th of Bruce Springsteen's Human Touch and Lucky Town. What happens when great artists hit moments of artistic confusion? Host Brian Hiatt is joined by Rolling Stone senior writer Andy Greene for an-depth discussion.
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07/03/17•42m 35s
Lenny Kravitz Looks Back
Can love still rule in the age of Trump? Lenny Kravitz ponders that, and many other questions, from the origins of his style to his views on hip-hop, in a deep, career-spanning conversation with host Brian Hiatt
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27/02/17•48m 4s
Confessions of a Backstreet Boy: A.J. McLean Tells All
A.J. McLean talks about the pressure of living up to his bad-boy rep, his fight for sobriety, Lou Pearlman's death, why he thinks the Grammys were right to pick Adele and much more as the Backstreet Boys prepare for a Vegas residency
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21/02/17•50m 41s
Is Rock Dead? An Intense Debate
Rob Sheffield, Brittany Spanos, Andy Greene and Steven Hyden join host Brian Hiatt for an-in-depth debate: Is the heart of rock and roll still beating?
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13/02/17•48m 2s
Grammy Confidential: Behind the Scenes With the Show's Producers
From private Prince concerts to arguing with Frank Ocean, longtime Grammy producer Ken Ehlrich and writer David Wild tell all
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07/02/17•48m 2s
Go inside Paris Jackson's Blockbuster Rolling Stone Interview – how Michael Jackson's daughter got the world talking
Host Brian Hiatt discusses the making of his Paris Jackson cover story with Brittany Spanos and Andy Greene, and they take a fresh look back at Michael Jackson's complex history
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31/01/17•47m 42s
The Edge on U2's Joshua Tree Tour
The Edge tells senior writer Andy Greene how the current political climate led U2 back to the Joshua Tree, how the shows will work and what U2's future looks like
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23/01/17•48m 24s
Inside the E Street Band, with Jake Clemons
What's it like for Bruce Springsteen to be your actual boss? Jake Clemons shares the unlikely story of his journey from fan to member of E Street Band – and goes inside his debut album as a singer/songwriter, Fear & Love
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17/01/17•48m 55s
Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2017
Senior writer Andy Greene interviews some of the Rock and Roll of Fame's 2017 class – Journey guitarist Neal Schon, Yes frontman Jon Anderson, original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen – and debates the future of the institution with host Brian Hiatt
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09/01/17•46m 28s
Tom Petty on his 2017 tour and his future
As he preps for a 2017 tour with the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty chats with senior writer Andy Greene about what still drives him, his plans for an expanded version of Wildflowers and much more
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02/01/17•48m 4s
Sebastian Bach's Most Insane '80s Metal Stories
Sebastian Bach shares some of the wildest tales from his new book, from a night on Sunset Strip with Axl and David Lee Roth to waking up in the middle of surgery.
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26/12/16•50m 21s
Inside "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" – with Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. (Plus: Why are Kanye and Trump hanging out?)
How is making a "Star Wars" movie like recording a pop-rock song? Host Brian Hiatt and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy go deep on "Rogue One," and the saga's unlikely influence on musicians. Plus: Andy Greene and Brittany Spanos join the show to discuss what Trump has in common with Kanye – and wonder just who's going to perform at January's inauguration.
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19/12/16•47m 4s